A person would not freeze or burn on the surface of Mercury in the traditional sense, as mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature. However, exposure to mercury can be extremely hazardous due to its toxic properties. If a person were to come into contact with mercury, they could suffer from mercury poisoning rather than freezing or burning. Additionally, mercury's high density means that a person would not sink into it as they would in water, but rather float, which could lead to other dangerous situations.
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