Hg

MERCURY

Definition from planet 'mercury' and hg form'hydragerum' or liquid silver.

Discovery ancient

Uses thermometers, batteries, paints

Group of Elements Late transition metals(Liquid)

Atomic Weight 200.59

Oxidation State +1,2

Melting Point 38.87

Boiling Point 356.6

Density 13.55 g/cm3

Electronegativity 1.9