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Mercury (HS)

Mercury is a very toxic element that is widely spread in the atmosphere, lithosphere, and surface
water. It has traditionally been used to make products like thermometers, light bulbs, and mascaras. The
largest human-caused source of mercury emission to the environment is coal-burning power plants in
United States. The mercury eventually settles into water or onto land where it can be washed into
water.

objectives

- Students will test local water supplies for the presence of mercury
- Students will understand the basics of unit conversion
- Students will use unit conversion to solve basic applications

Topic(s)

Chemistry

type

High school lesson from Sunday Academy

9-12

Grade(s): 

time needed

6 hours

author

Sunday Academy

national next gen standards

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north dakota standards

9-10.2.2 Use appropriate safety equipment and precaution’s during investigations
9-10.2.6 Design and conduct a guided investigation

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