Would You Melt or Freeze on Mercury’s Surface?

Tech page on Instagram: "Mercury stays intact on a tissue surface because its atoms bond so tightly that it forms perfect, shiny liquid beads instead of soaking in. Its high surface tension keeps the droplets rounded and separate, almost like tiny metallic balls rolling on top of the tissue. Instead of spreading or getting absorbed, mercury simply glides across the surface, creating that mesmerizing, mirror-like effect that looks unreal but is pure science!"