Science

Carlos Gordillo

Hg

Element Name:Mercury

Atomic Number: 80Atomic Mass: 200.59Element symbol: Hg# of Electrons: 80# of Protons: 80 # of nuetrons: 121Period: 6Group: 12Family :Group 12 Transition MetalsMercury can be found in water,air,soil and it exists in several forms.Usage: To make thermometers, barometers, and batteriesMercury has two valence electronsFacts: The element is named after the planet was known to the ancient Chinese and Hindus and has been found in 3500 year old Egyptian tombs.Mercury is poisonous.It easily forms alloy with other metals like gold,zinc, and silver.Mercury's boiling point is 356.6 degrees celcius.Compound:Mercuric chloride is used as an insecticide, in rat poison.