Water Is a Good Transportation Mode for Small,high-Value,or Perishable Items

question 30

True/False

Water is a good transportation mode for small,high-value,or perishable items.

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Definitions:

Mercury (II) Oxide

Mercury (II) Oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula HgO, known for its red or orange color, used historically in the production of mercury metal.

Oxygen Gas

A diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms (O2), essential for most forms of life on Earth to perform cellular respiration.

Liberating Mercury

The process of releasing mercury, typically from its ores or as a byproduct of industrial processes, which can lead to environmental contamination.

HgO

HgO refers to mercury(II) oxide, a solid compound consisting of mercury and oxygen, known for decomposing into mercury and oxygen gas when heated.