Mercury


 * Element Name:** Mercury
 * Element Symbol:** Hg


 * Atomic Mass:** g [[image:Hg_Darlene.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]

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 * Atomic Number:** 80
 * Protons:** 80
 * Electrons:** 80
 * Discovery:** Found in a tomb, 1500 BC
 * How It Was Named:** It is associated with the planet Mercury.
 * State Of Matter:** Liquid
 * Melting Point:** -38.83 °C
 * Boiling Point:** 356.73 °C
 * Characteristics:** Silvery, liquid.
 * Uses of Element:** It's now used as the read liquid in a thermometer, but was used as a lotion and other health uses.
 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Mercury and most of its compounds are extremely toxic.