Question

Mercury is widely used in labs for thermometers, barometers, and pumps. It’s also found in mercury-vapor lamps, switches, pesticides, batteries, dental materials, and catalysts, as well as in the production of chlorine and caustic soda.

Use the information to answer the following multiple-choice question:

Mercury plays a role in producing:

Plastic bottles
Cement and bricks
Caustic soda and chlorine
Glass panels

Answer 1

Mercury plays a role in producing: **Caustic soda and chlorine**.