What is Mercury? By Sasha Hofman

What Are Elements? Types of atoms Make up the world Different types of atoms

Mercury’s Atom P=80 N= Shell N↓ Shell L↓ Shell K↓ Shell M↓ Shell O↓ Shell P↓ 80 protons 121 neutrons 80 electrons 6 shells

What is the Structure of Mercury? Silvery-white Very heavy 80 protons 80 electrons 121 neutrons 201 amu Atomic number is 80 Hg Atoms can be purple or green

What is the History of Mercury? Discovered around 1500 B.C. Romans mined it Found in Spain Inside of cinnabar ore

Why is Mercury Important ? Past: Refining gold Refining platinum Refining silver Present: Lamps Streetlights Floodlighting Thermometers Sphygmomanometers Ultraviolet lights

Interesting Facts on Mercury Term “mad hatter” from hatters breathing in Mercury Only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures Quicksilver

Conclusion I learned… Used for many kinds of meters like manometers and barometers. It was found and mined in Rome It was found around 1500 B.C. It started the term “mad hatter” It is hazardous to your health It is in the tuna that you eat It can be used for filling teeth

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