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[[Mercury (Element)|Mercury]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 80 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Mercury (Element)|Mercury]] is a [[Transition Metal|transition metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 80 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Mercury (Element)|Mercury]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Mercury (Element)|Hg]]. | : [[Mercury (Element)|Mercury]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Mercury (Element)|Hg]]. | ||
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File:Mercury (Element)
The chemical symbol for Mercury.
Mercury is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 80.
About Mercury (Element)|Mercury
Molecular Structure
- Mercury has the chemical symbol Hg.
- Mercury atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.
Atomic Structure
- Mercury as 80 protons and 121 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 80 and an atomic mass of 201.
- Mercury is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
Properties
- Mercury is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Mercury is a shiny liquid at room temperature.
- Mercury is malleable.
- Mercury is sonorous.
- Mercury is ductile.
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Meaning
Mercury is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 80 protons in the nucleus.
About Mercury
Molecular Structure
- Mercury has the chemical formula Hg.
- Mercury atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Mercury has 121 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 201.
- Mercury is in Period 6 of the Periodic Table because it has 6 electron shells.
- Mercury loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Mercury forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
- Mercury is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
- Mercury is a shiny liquid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
- Mercury is malleable.
- Mercury is sonorous.
- Mercury is ductile.