Ina chemical laboratory , a student broke the thermometer while performing an experiment . Immediately, the mercury which was spilled over was removedby the lab - incharge by sprinkling sulphur on it . Theteacher asked the students to predict the type of change / reaction associated with the above process. Explain with apporpriate reasons.

Ina chemical laboratory , a student broke the thermometer while perfor

1.	Ina chemical laboratory , a student broke the thermometer while performing an experiment . Immediately, the mercury which was spilled over was removedby the lab - incharge by sprinkling sulphur on it . Theteacher asked the students to predict the type of change / reaction associated with the above process. Explain with apporpriate reasons.
Answer» Solution :When mercury gets spilled on the floor or any surface , it can be collected by SPRINKLING sulphur powder because HG reacts with S to form HGS. `Hg+StoHgS` It is element - element combination that is SYNTHESIS reaction.