Question

What is the Greek name of Mercury and write its symbol?

Answer 1

Mercury:

• The Greek name of Mercury is Hydrargyrum i.e. Liquid silver.
• It is highly toxic in nature.
• The chemical symbol that is used to represent Mercury is $\mathrm{Hg}$.
• The atomic number of Mercury is $80$.
• It belongs to Group-$12$ and sixth period.