Mercury

Mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature, known for its use in thermometers and barometers.

Atomic Structure

mercury atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	80
Symbol	Hg
Atomic Mass	200.59 u
Electron Configuration	[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s²
State at Room Temperature	Liquid

Uses of Mercury

Used in thermometers and barometers.
Used in fluorescent lamps.
Used in dental amalgams.