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Mercury is the only fluid metal at room temperature and, together with Bromine, one of the only two elements that are fluid (all other fluids being compounds).
Its density (13,5 kg/m3) is only exceeded by known metals like gold and platinum.
Symbol Hg atomic number 80, mean mass 200.6 a.m.u., group 12, period 6
Electron configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2
Oxidation states: +1 (mercurous) and +2 (mercuric)
- Vapor is toxic (breathing)
- readily forming organo-mercury compounds,
- environmental pollutant known as one of the 'heavy metals',
- reaction with sulfur containing proteins,
- etc. etc.
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What are some properties of mercury?
Mercury has a melting point of -39.9
What are the properties of quicksilver?
Quicksilver is the same thing as the element Mercury and therefore has the same properties as this element.
Does mercury the planet have any physical properties?
Yes. Every physical object has physical properties. Mercury has a heavily cratered silicate crust, a large iron-nickel core, and very little atmosphere.
What are the physical properties of the planet Mercury?
The color is silver& its a metal.
Which poisonous metal was once used in thermometers due to its properties of expansion In heat?
Mercury.
What are the uses and properties of Mercury?
There are no uses for mercury.
What are the physical properties of the planets?
The properties in Mercury are gases such as nitrogen
What are similar properties to Hydrogen?
mercury
What are some properties of mercury?
Mercury has a melting point of -39.9
Why Mercury cannot be called a metalloid?
Because Mercury has true metallic properties.
What are properties of Mercury?
A mercury has an atomic mass of 200.59 and it has 80 protons and electrons
What are the properties of quicksilver?
Quicksilver is the same thing as the element Mercury and therefore has the same properties as this element.
What element has properties of non metals and metals?
Mercury? its a liquid metal It has metal properties and liquid properties right? someone let me know.
Is Mercury has magnetic properties?
No. Mercury is not a magnetic substance nor can it be magnetised. Iron, Cobalt and Nickel are the only ones.
What properties do iron and mercury have that are unusual for metal?
It is not magnetic. hello everybody
What properties do iron and mercury that are unusual for a metal?
It is not magnetic. hello everybody
What materials are made from Mercury?
Click on the related link to read about some uses for mercury. In the left hand margin you can also click on other properties of mercury.
