Question

Which of the following is known as Quicksilver?
1. Scandium
2. Mercury
3. Lead
4. Aluminium
5. Chromium

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Mercury

The correct answer is Mercury.

• Mercury is known as quicksilver.
• It is named so because of its shiny surface and mobility.

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• Mercury
  • Symbol- Hg
  • The Greek name of mercury is hydrargyrum from where its symbol is taken.
  • Atomic number: 80
  • Atomic mass: 200 u
  • Melting point: -38 °C
  • Boiling point: 356.7 °C
  • It is the only metal element to exist in the liquid state at room temperature i.e. in the range 20 to 25 °C 
  • It is also called liquid silver.
  • It is used in thermometers because it can record the slightest change in temperature.​

Name	Symbol	Atomic number	Atomic mass
Lead	Pb	82	207 u
Scandium	Sc	21	44.9 u
Aluminum	Al	13	26.9