Florent Calvo and Peter Schwerdtfeger did Monte Carlo simulations to prove that this element's melting point is muchlower than expected due to relativistic effects.
Florent Calvo and Peter Schwerdtfeger did Monte Carlo simulations to prove that this element's melting point is muchlower than expected due to relativistic effects. Benzene can be converted to picric acid in one step by reacting a mixture of thiselement's nitrate with nitric acid in the Wolenstein-Boters reaction. The chloralkali industry commonly uses an electrodeof this element for the electrolysis of brine to form sodium hydroxide and chlorine gas. This element is bound to an ethylgroup at the end of a compound commonly used in patch testing for dermatitis and conjunctivitis. An acetate of this elementundergoes an "oxy" reaction followed by a "de" reaction to convert an alkene to an alcohol. This element's oxidation state 1cation is diatomic and has a +2 charge, whereas its oxidation state 2 cation is monatomic. Sulfur has a strong binding affinityfor this metal, which forms alloys called amalgams. For 10 points, name this heavy metal that is liquid in standard conditions,and is often found in thermometers.
Florent Calvo and Peter Schwerdtfeger did Monte Carlo simulations to prove that this element's melting point is muchlower than expected due to relativistic effects.
mercury [or Hg; or quicksilver; or hydragyrum]