everyday science MCQ #49433

What is the chemical symbol for Mercury?

everyday science MCQ #49433

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the chemical symbol for Mercury?

    • A) Me
    • B) Mr
    • C) My
    • D) Hg

    Answer: Hg

    Explanation: Mercury's chemical symbol Hg derives from the Latin and Greek name "Hydrargyrum," meaning liquid silver, reflecting its unique property of being a metal that is liquid at room temperature. The symbol is one of several in the periodic table inherited from classical names rather than modern language names.