Mercury (Hg): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Mercury

What is the symbol? Hg
What is the atomic number? 80
What is the atomic weight? 200.59
What is the melting point in Celsius? -39
What is the boiling point in Celsius? 357
What is the density (g/cm3)? 13.55
What year was it discovered? ancient
Who discovered the element? Known since ancient times
What group is the element in? 12
What is the electron configuration? [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2
What is the ionization energy? 10.4375
What element category is it in? Transition Elements

Where is Mercury Found?

Mercury is the only common metal liquid at ordinary temperatures. It only rarely occurs free in nature. Spain and Italy produce about 50% of the world’s supply of the metal. The metal is obtained by heating cinnabar in a current of air and by condensing the vapor.

What is Mercury Used For?

The metal is widely used in laboratory work for making thermometers, barometers, diffusion pumps, and many other instruments. It is used in making mercury-vapor lamps and advertising signs, etc. and is used in mercury switches and other electronic apparatus.

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