The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Hg?
The answer is Mercury (Hg). However there is a lot of stuff about Mercury that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Mercury Overview
Atomic Symbol
Hg (Mercury)
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.
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.
Description
Heavy, silver-white metal, liquid at ordinary temperatures.
Name Origin
From the Roman god Mercury; symbol from Latin: hydrargyrus (liquid silver).
From the Roman god Mercury; symbol from Latin: hydrargyrus (liquid silver).
State at 20 °C
liquid
Uses
Used in thermometers, barometers, and batteries. Also used in electrical switches and mercury-vapor lighting products.
Discovery
Discovered By: Known to the ancients.
Year: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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