Mercury


 * Element Name:** Mercury


 * Element Symbol:** Hg


 * Atomic Mass:** 201[[image:Mercury_Mackenzie.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Mercury.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 80


 * Protons:** 80


 * Electrons:** 80


 * Discovery:** Found by the ancient Chinese and Hindus.


 * How It Was Named:** After the planet Mercury


 * State of Matter:** Liquid


 * Melting Point:** -38.83°C


 * Boiling Point:** 356.73°C


 * Characteristics:** Poisoning, Silvery-white, Heavy in weight


 * Uses of Element:** Thermometers, Barometers, Manometers


 * Interesting Facts:** It's the only metal that is a liquid. It's a fair conductor of electricity.

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