DAILY USAGE It is used in thermometers. In our daily life we, benefit from its expantion.
DAILY USAGE It is used in barometers.
DAILY USAGE It is used in amalgam. (A mixture of silver, mercury, and other metals that is used to fill cavities in teeth)
DAILY USAGE It is used in vermilion to prevent sticking of mussel and oyster on the bottom of the ship. (scarlet color; bright red pigment made from a chemical reaction between mercury and sulfur)
DAILY USAGE It is used in vaporous lamb. Vaporous lambs give white and bright light. NOTE: The vaporous of mercury is poisonous!!!!
DAILY USAGE It is used in contactor switch.
APPEARENCE
APPEARENCE Shells: 6 Valence electron: 2
APPEARENCE It is the only metal which is liquid at room temperature(25 o. C). It is grey.