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The element Mercury was also called "Quick Silver" and "Hydrargyrum" (Greek for watery or liquid silver and the reason why its chemical symbol is Hg). Early alchemists connected the metal with the name of the planet for its speed and mobility, and the astrological sign for Mercury was also used for the metal.
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What is the chemical name for Mercury?
Its usually just called mercury. It's chemical symbol is Hg, which comes from the word hydrargyrum.its also called qiuck silver in common ................
What is the Latin name for Mercury?
The Latin Name of Mercury is Hydrargyrum that is why it's symbol is Hg.
Write the name and symbol of a solid element and a liquid element in the same group?
Zn=Zinc, which is a solid; Hg=Mercury, which is a liquid. They are both in group 12.
Why does Hg Stand for Mercury on the Periodic Table?
the periodic table uses latin names for some symbles like mercury and lead the symbel for lead is pb because it's latin name is plumbum
What is the formula of Mercury?
Hg, for hydragyrum, latin of mercury
The chemical symbol for element Mercury is?
Hg is the chemical symbol for mercury
What is the chemical symbol for Hg?
This question answers itself: "Hg" is the chemical symbol for the element mercury.
What is the name Hg?
Mercury
Is Hg a compound a mixture or a element?
Hg is the chemical symbol of Mercury. It is an element.
What does hg represent?
Hg is the chemical symbol for the element mercury.
Which term represents the formula Hg?
Hg is the chemical symbol of mercury.
Is hg a compound?
No, "Hg" is the chemical symbol for the element mercury. It is a naturally occurring element on the periodic table and is not a compound.
Is Hg a molecular element?
No Hg, or mercury is an element, but it is not molecular.
What is mercurys normal symbol?
Mercury's normal symbol is Hg, which is derived from its Latin name "hydrargyrum," meaning liquid silver. It is a chemical element with atomic number 80.
What is the symbol for Mercury in the Periodic Table of Elements?
The chemical symbol for mercury is Hg. The atomic number for the element is 80. It is one of the only liquid elements on the table.
Same name as element with symbol hg?
Your question is vague, but Hg is Mercury.
Is Hg a compound or element?
It is an element because it is in the periodic table.
