Mercury (Hg) is a chemical element belonging to the category Transition metal, with atomic number 80 and atomic mass 200.5900 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.
Identity
- Name: Mercury
- Symbol: Hg
- Atomic number: 80
- Atomic mass: 200.5900 u
Position in the periodic table
- Group: 12
- Period: 6
- Category: Transition metal
Physico-chemical properties
- Standard state: Liquid
- Melting point: -39°C
- Density: Very high
- Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s²
Scientific description
Mercury is a chemical element with symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It belongs to the category of transition metals and occupies group 12 and period 6. Its standard atomic mass is 200.5900 u.