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| − | '''Mercury''' (symbol Hg), also known as ''quicksilver'', is a [[metal]]lic element with the atomic number of 80. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperatures | + | | name= Mercury |
| + | | symbol= Hg | ||
| + | | anumber= 80 | ||
| + | | amass= 200.59 | ||
| + | | state= [[Liquid]] | ||
| + | | class= | ||
| + | | cstructure= | ||
| + | | color= silvery | ||
| + | | date= Known since Ancient Times | ||
| + | | discname= N/A | ||
| + | | origname= From the Latin word hydrargyrum (water-silver) | ||
| + | |||
| + | | uses= Various | ||
| + | | obtained= Cinnabar | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | '''Mercury''' (symbol Hg), also known as ''quicksilver'', is a [[metal]]lic element with the atomic number of 80. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperatures. | ||
Mercury can be found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. | Mercury can be found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. | ||
Mercury is used in some thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, and some electrical switches. | Mercury is used in some thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, and some electrical switches. | ||
| + | Mercury is poisonous when ingested, and some countries are phasing out its use (see [[mercury controversy]]). | ||
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| + | == Mercury in Vaccines == | ||
| + | Mercury has almost completely been removed from modern vaccines after the controversy that arose. (see [[Thiomersal]]) | ||
[[Category:Elements]] | [[Category:Elements]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Metals]] |
| + | {{Periodic table}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:55, November 11, 2021
| Mercury | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Hg |
| Atomic number | 80 |
| Atomic mass | 200.59 |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | Known since Ancient Times |
| Name of discoverer | N/A |
| Name origin | From the Latin word hydrargyrum (water-silver) |
| Uses | Various |
| Obtained from | Cinnabar |
Mercury (symbol Hg), also known as quicksilver, is a metallic element with the atomic number of 80. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperatures.
Mercury can be found in air, water, and soil. It exists in several forms: elemental or metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds.
Mercury is used in some thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, and some electrical switches. Mercury is poisonous when ingested, and some countries are phasing out its use (see mercury controversy).
Mercury in Vaccines
Mercury has almost completely been removed from modern vaccines after the controversy that arose. (see Thiomersal)
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