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    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 15 November 2019 Size: 100 KB Referencing Hub media

    On the periodic table of elements, mercury is represented by the symbol Hg. Although it is a metal, it is liquid at room temperature.

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      Mercury

      Mercury – named after a Roman god known for speed and agility – is a chemical element that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. Mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid under ...

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