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This is Mercury, Hg. The chemical symbol reflects the old greek name which means silver water. Quite a pretty name I think.

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There is only one metal that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure. It is mercury, formerly called "Hydragyrum".


Is a liquid metal originally called hydragyrum?

This is mercury, Hg. The chemical symbol reflects the old greek name which means silver water. Quite a pretty name I think.


Liquid metal originally called hydragyrum?

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On the periodic table what element is HG?

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