Question

why we cannot touch mercury metal

Answer 1

Mercury is a very toxic or poisonous substance that people can be exposed to in several ways. If it is swallowed, like from a broken thermometer, it mostly passes through your body and very little is absorbed. If you touch it, a small amount may pass through your skin, but not usually enough to harm you.

Answer 2

Mercury is a very poisonous and toxic substance.mercury affects the central nervous system and also causes damge to liver , kidney, brain and blood...so it is not safe to touch or inhale mercury....