Mercury


 * Element Name:** Mercury


 * Element Symbol:** Hg


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


 * Atomic Number:** 80


 * Protons:** 80


 * Electrons:** 80


 * Discovery:** First found on Ancient Egyptian tombs around 1500 B.C.


 * How it was named:** Named after the planet Mercury


 * State of Matter:** Liquid


 * Melting Point:** -38.83°C


 * Boiling Point:** 356.73°C


 * Characteristics:** Silver, poisonous, metal


 * Used in:** Thermometers, mercury vapor lamps


 * Interesting Facts:** Can go through skin. It is the only metal that is liquid at standard temperatures.

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