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Mercury
Common Iotopes of Mercury: 7 Who Discovered It: It has been known since acient times Date Discovered: ? How Was It Named: named after the planet Mercury, comes from the greek word hydrargyrum Natural State: liquid
Group: 12 Period: 6 Element Classification: metal Melting Point: -38.83 celsius Boiling Point: 356.73 celsius
What Is Mercury Used For?: Mercuric Chloride is a very posionous salt that was once used to disenfect wounds.
What Is Mercury Used For?: Mercurous Chloride which is also called calomel is an antiseptic that is used to kill bacteria. Mercuric Sulfide is used to make red paint pigment called vermilion. Mercuric Oxide is used to make mercury batteries.
