Atomic Mass 201 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 200,59 as atomic mass?

The answer is Mercury. There is so much cool stuff about Mercury that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Mercury Overview

Atomic Mass

200,59

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Number

80

Learn more about the atomic number.

Description

Heavy, silver-white metal, liquid at ordinary temperatures.

Atomic Symbol

Hg (Mercury)

Discovery

Discovered By: Known to the ancients.

Year: Unknown

Location: Unknown

State at 20 °C

liquid

Sources

Virtually all mercury comes from cinnabar or mercury sulfide (HgS). Some sources of red cinnabar are so rich in mercury that droplets of elemental mercury can be found in random samples.

Name Origin

From the Roman god Mercury; symbol from Latin: hydrargyrus (liquid silver).

Uses

Used in thermometers, barometers, and batteries. Also used in electrical switches and mercury-vapor lighting products.

Want to learn more details and data about Mercury? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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