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Chemistry SPM Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry
6. Mercury poisoning occurs when a person is exposed to a certain amount of
mercury.
7. Mercury poisoning occurs through mercury vapour inhalation, mercury-contaminated
foods, injections, or skin absorption.
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8. Symptoms of mercury poisoning:

Vomiting, Increase blood
nausea, pressure or
diarrhea heartbeat rate
Form 4
Eye
Chest pain
irritation
Symptoms
of mercury
Difficulty in poisoning Headache
breathing

Coughing, Vision
sore throat problem

9. Steps to take when mercury spills
are as follows: Laboratory
(a) Report any accident to the Safety
teacher or laboratory assistant Measures
immediately. VIDEO
(b) Isolate the area with a
signboard.
(c) Cover mercury spill with SPM TIP
adequate amount of sulphur
powder. Mercury spill must be covered with
(d) Contact the fire department for sulphur powder because it is highly
future action. volatile.

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