Mercury is a heavy, silvery-white metal from the periodic table. It is a liquid at room temperature, and is the only metal that is liquid at this temperature. Mercury is used in thermometers and barometers, and is also used in the production of chlorine gas and caustic soda.
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| Atomic number | 80 |
| Group | IIB |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 200.59 |
| Latin name | Hydrargyrum |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f14 5d10 6s2 |
| Oxidation state | -2, 0, 1, 2 |