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100
Symbol of Mercury
Hg
100
What group is Mercury in?
12
100
How much does Mercury cost per pound
$2.02
100
Formula for Mercury (II) oxide
HgO
100
True or False: Mercury is the only metal on Earth that is liquid at room temperature
True
200
Atomic Mass of Mercury
200.59
200
What period is Mercury in
6
200
What is Mercury used for? (name at least one thing)
1. Chlorine gases
2. Barometers and Batteries for thermometers
3. Float Valves
4. Electrical Switches
200
Shorthand Notation of Mercury
[Xe] 6s^2 4f^14 5d^10
200
True or False: Mercury and it's compounds are not toxic
False
300
Number of Valence Electrons
2
300
What block is Mercury in?
D block
300
Formula for Mercury (IV) flouride
HgF2
300
Orbital Diagram for Mercury
300
True or False: Mercury was considered to be therapeutic throughout most of history
True
400
Group and Block Name (must answer both questions)
group: no name
block: transition metal
400
How does Mercury's atomic mass compare with others in the same group
It is larger than most others in it's group
400
When was Mercury discovered?
Archaeologists found Mercury in an Egyptian tomb dating from 1500 BC
400
Formula for Mercury (II) chloride
HgCl2
400
True or False: Mercury reacts with all acids
False
500
Number of Core Electrons
78
500
How does Mercury's atomic radius compare with others in its period?
Mercury's atomic radius is lower than most of the elements in its period
500
Who were the 2 main countries that mined and produced the most Mercury for the longest? (Name at least 1)
Italy and Spain
500
What is the electron configuration of Mercury? (get at least the first 3 lines; the entire configuration is an extra 500 points)
Required: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
Bonus: 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d10 5p6 6s2 4f14 5d10
500
In what layer of the Earth is Mercury mostly found?
Outer crust layer