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Mercury Trivia Quiz

The element mercury.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,244

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

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2440

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Question 1 of 5

1. Mercury's atomic symbol is: Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. At ordinary room temperatures, mercury exists in this form. Hint

Solid

Plasma

Gas

Liquid

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Question 3 of 5

3. From the 16th century until 2000 much of the world's mercury was produced from the Almaden mine located in which European country? Hint

Portugal

Italy

Spain

France

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Question 4 of 5

4. Mercury is in this classification of elements. Hint

Alkalai metal

Transition metal

Metalloid

Alkaline earth metal

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Question 5 of 5

5. What are alloys of mercury and other metals called?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mercury's atomic symbol is:

Answer: Hg

From the Latin word hydrargyrum (liquid silver).

2. At ordinary room temperatures, mercury exists in this form.

Answer: Liquid

Mercury is the only transition metal that is liquid at room temperature.

3. From the 16th century until 2000 much of the world's mercury was produced from the Almaden mine located in which European country?

Answer: Spain

The chief ore is cinnabar.

4. Mercury is in this classification of elements.

Answer: Transition metal

5. What are alloys of mercury and other metals called?

Answer: amalgams

Amalgams were used for dental work, being easily shaped. But concerns over mercury poisoning have prompted use of ceramics and other materials.

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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