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Mercury consists of approximately 70% metallic and 30% silicate material.

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Where is Mercury?

The planet Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. It shares its name with a metallic element, one of the only two elements that are liquid at room temperature.


Does mercuy come from mercury?

The names of the planet and chemical elements are derived from the name of the Roman god Mercury.


What planets are named after elements on the periodic table?

Mercury from both the planet and the Roman god; Uranium is named after the planet Uranus and Plutonium after the (former) planet Pluto; Neptunium, after the planet Neptune. Tellurium, element 52, gets its name from the Latin "tellus" meaning Earth. Not planets, but element 2, Helium is named from the Greek helios, Sun, and Selenium from the Greek selene, Moon.


Does the planet mercury have any atoms?

The planet Mercury is a rocky planet that contains most of the same elements as Earth. It does not have an appreciable atmosphere, except for a trace of ionized vapor consisting mostly of oxygen, sodium, and hydrogen.


What four elements are named after planets?

Uranium- UranusNeptunium - NeptunePlutonium- 134340 Pluto (dwarf planet)Tellurium- EarthCerium - 1 Ceres (dwarf planet)Palladium - 2 Pallas (asteroid)note that Mercury was named for the god, not the planet.


Is mercury a planet or dwarf planet?

Mercury is a planet.


Is there any abundance of elements on mercury?

Mercury has low abundance of elements compared to Earth, as it has a much thinner atmosphere and lower gravity which affects the retention of elements. It is mostly composed of iron and nickel, similar to Earth's core. Mercury's surface is also enriched in sulfur, calcium, and magnesium.


Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?

Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.


Where planet Mercury came from?

Mercury is itself a planet - it did not come from a planet!


How does the planet Mercury's spins?

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What planet is the closer planet to the sun?

Mercury


What are the symbols of the elements named after planets?

The symbols of the elements named after planets are: Lead (Pb) named after the planet Saturn Mercury (Hg) named after the planet Mercury Platinum (Pt) named after the dwarf planet Pluto Uranium (U) named after the planet Uranus Other elements also have symbols that may resemble planet symbols, but these are specifically named after planets.