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what is the atomic number of mercury
80
what is the color of mercury
metallic silver
what greek god was mercury named after
a roman god
where is murcury found
rocks, soil, and water
how many neutrons does mercury have
122
why does murcury not spred out when poured on a table
it has a high surface tension
what was mercury used for in ancient civilization
it was used to cure skin disorders as well as a spiritual or religous item for some cultures
how is mercury used today
fluoresent light bulbs and electrical switches
what is the atomic mass of mercury
200.59
what are the melting and boiling point of mercury
melting point -38.83 boiling point 356.73
why was merceury used in ancint tombs
merceury was believed to give immortality in the after life
what does murcury react with
murcury reacts with chlorine bromine and sulfur