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Question 9

Which label belongs on a container of elemental mercury?

  1. M
  2. Me
  3. Mg
  4. HgCorrect answer

Explanation

Mercury is identified by Hg, from the historical name hydrargyrum. Mg denotes a different element, while M and Me are name-based inventions and not valid symbols here.

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