Chemistry · Laboratory Safety
If a mercury thermometer breaks in the laboratory, what is the appropriate protocol to follow?
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- 1Wash the spilled mercury down the nearest sink drain
- 2Inform the supervisor and follow the proper spill cleanup procedure✓
- 3Collect the toxic mercury spill directly with bare hands
- 4Sweep the mercury beads into a pile using a standard broom
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Inform the supervisor and follow the proper spill cleanup procedure
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