Mercury
| AUTHOR | McCormick, Anita Louise |
| PUBLISHER | Enslow Publishing (12/30/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Liquid, shiny, dangerous Mercury has the distinction of being the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Because of this trait, mercury is used in thermometers, scientific instruments, florescent lights, and many other devices. In this book, students will learn about mercury's unique properties as an element. They will also learn how mercury is mined and extracted, and how this element, though useful, is also very dangerous, to both the environment and animals. This book contains relevant resources students can use to continue their exploration of mercury and other elements.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781978505421
ISBN-10:
1978505426
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.00 x 0.20 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Chemistry - Inorganic
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 6
Dewey Decimal:
546.663
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018011251
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Liquid, shiny, dangerous Mercury has the distinction of being the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Because of this trait, mercury is used in thermometers, scientific instruments, florescent lights, and many other devices. In this book, students will learn about mercury's unique properties as an element. They will also learn how mercury is mined and extracted, and how this element, though useful, is also very dangerous, to both the environment and animals. This book contains relevant resources students can use to continue their exploration of mercury and other elements.
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