Part one of term paper
is a metallic element that is a liquid at room temperature, it is one of the transition elements. 's atomic number is 80. It is superconductive when cooled to within a few degrees of absolute zero. was once known as liquid silver or quicksilver which was studied by the alchemists. Mercury was first distinguished as an element by the Fre ...

Part two of term paper
... It dissolves in nitric or concentrated sulfuric acid but is resistant to alkalies. Mercury melts at -39C, boils at about 357C,and has a gravity of 13.5. The atomic weight of mercury is 200.59. Mercury comes in its pure form or combined with silver in small amounts. It is mostly found in the form of the sulfide. Mercury has many uses and is a very important element. A major use of mercury is in electrical equipment such as fluorescent lamps, and mercury batteries. Mercury is used in ...