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Mercury is the only metal found in the liquid state. It is largely used in thermometers to measure the temperature. But mercury is a very dangersous precautions you would take while handling the equipment containing mercury ?

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(i) Equipment containing mercury should be handled carefully.
(ii) If broken or discarded, their disposal should be done carefully.
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