Mercury
Element Brochure
Introduction
How it got its name: Named after the roman god mercury know for speed and mobility
Family: transitional metal
Period: 6
General Information
Chemical symbol: HG
Atomic Number: 80
Atomic Mass: 200.59
Number of protons, neutrons, and electrons: 80
Number of valence electrons: 6s²
Any known isotopes of the element: Yes
Physical Properties
Melting point is -37.89 F
Boiling point is 675 F
Density 13.54 g/cc
Abundance in the earth’s crust 0.085 (ppm)
Standard state is a liquid
Boiling point is 675 F
Density 13.54 g/cc
Abundance in the earth’s crust 0.085 (ppm)
Standard state is a liquid
Uses
The element is found free in nature from the mineral cinnabar
The form the element is found in is liquid form
Uses include to make thermometers, barometers and its also found in vaccines
The form the element is found in is liquid form
Uses include to make thermometers, barometers and its also found in vaccines
Interesting Facts
1. Spain and India supply the most mercury in the world
2. It can be extremely dangerous to humans but we use it in common things and even things that go in your body
Sources
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"Periodic Table of Elements." :Mercury. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.