| Mercury can be useful to us, but it can also be harmful if it is not handled properly. Mercury can make you very sick if you touch it, eat it, or breathe it in. It is safe when it is inside a thermometer, because you can't touch it. If a thermometer breaks and the mercury leaks out, it can be dangerous. Leave the room, close the door, and get an adult right away. |  |
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