1. Mercury is never found in electronics, thermostats, or compact fluorescent lights.
True
False***
Agree
1. B
2.C
3.A
4.B
5.C
6.B
7.A
8.A
9.A
10.B
11.A
12.A
13.A
14.B
15.D
False
Mercury is used in certain types of electronics, including thermometers, thermostats, and some types of fluorescent lights.
To determine whether the statement is true or false, we need to know whether mercury is actually found in electronics, thermostats, or compact fluorescent lights.
To address this question, we can do some research on each item mentioned.
Electronics: Mercury is commonly found in older electronics, such as some switches and relays. However, due to environmental and health concerns, regulations have been put in place to reduce or eliminate the use of mercury in newer electronics.
Thermostats: Mercury thermostats used to be common in older heating and cooling systems. However, newer and more environmentally friendly alternatives have been developed, reducing the use of mercury in thermostats significantly.
Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs): Compact fluorescent lights do contain a small amount of mercury vapor. This is because mercury is used in the CFLs to produce the light. However, the amount of mercury in CFLs has been reduced over the years, and they are considered safe for normal use.
Based on this information, it is not accurate to say that mercury is never found in electronics, thermostats, or compact fluorescent lights. Therefore, the statement "Mercury is never found in electronics, thermostats, or compact fluorescent lights" is false.