MERCURY
Discovery and Naming
Mercury was discovered around 1500 BC by an unknown scientist. It was first found in Egyptian tombs. It's original name was quicksilver for it's color. It currently is named Mercury named after a Greek God who was known for having a silver helmet and being very quick.
Atomic Structure
Neutrons: 121
Electrons: 80
Protons: 80
Physical Features
- Color: Silvery
- Melting point: -37.89 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Boiling point: 674.11 Degrees Fahrenheit
- State of Matter: Liquid
- Metal, Metalloid, or Nonmetal: Metal
- Element Symbol: Hg
- Hardness: N/A
- Density: 13.5336 grams per cubic centimeter
- Alloys: Gold, Silver, Zinc, Cadmium
Uses
1. Mercury is used in thermometers, and barometers
2. Mercury is used in some batteries and street lamps
3. Mercury was used to be used for tooth filling
Compounds
1. HgCl2, Mercuric Chloride was used to disinfect wounds
2. HgS, Mercuric Sulfide is used to make a red paint pigment called vermilion
3. HgO, Mercuric Oxide is used to make Mercury batteries
4. Hg2Cl2, Mercurous Chloride is used to kill bacteria
2. Mercury is used in some batteries and street lamps
3. Mercury was used to be used for tooth filling
Compounds
1. HgCl2, Mercuric Chloride was used to disinfect wounds
2. HgS, Mercuric Sulfide is used to make a red paint pigment called vermilion
3. HgO, Mercuric Oxide is used to make Mercury batteries
4. Hg2Cl2, Mercurous Chloride is used to kill bacteria
Fun facts
1. Mercury vibrates from sound
2. Even though Mercury is a liquid it is not wet
3. Spain and Italy alone produce half of the worlds Mercury
2. Even though Mercury is a liquid it is not wet
3. Spain and Italy alone produce half of the worlds Mercury
Works Cited
Bentor, Yinon. "Chemical Elements.com - Mercury (Hg)." Chemical Elements.com - Mercury (Hg). N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2013.
Chernow, Barbara Ann., and George A. Vallasi. The Columbia Encyclopedia. [New York, N.Y.]: Columbia UP, 1993. Print.
Gagnon, Steve. "The Element Mercury." It's Elemental -. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.
Gagnon, Steve. "Who Discovered the Elements?" Who Discovered the Elements? N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013.
"Mercury Element Facts." Chemicool. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013.
Tocci, Salvatore. Mercury. New York: Children's, 2005. Print.
Bentor, Yinon. "Chemical Elements.com - Mercury (Hg)." Chemical Elements.com - Mercury (Hg). N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Mar. 2013.
Chernow, Barbara Ann., and George A. Vallasi. The Columbia Encyclopedia. [New York, N.Y.]: Columbia UP, 1993. Print.
Gagnon, Steve. "The Element Mercury." It's Elemental -. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Mar. 2013.
Gagnon, Steve. "Who Discovered the Elements?" Who Discovered the Elements? N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013.
"Mercury Element Facts." Chemicool. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar. 2013.
Tocci, Salvatore. Mercury. New York: Children's, 2005. Print.