Atomic Properties of Hg
- Atomic Number of Hg
- 80
- Atomic Mass of Hg
- 200.5900 u
- Electron Configuration
- [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2
- Electronegativity
- 2.00
- Block
- d-block
- Group
- 12
- Period
- 6
Mercury never sits still. While the other Forgers stand solidly on the workshop floor, he slides, ripples, and breaks into shining droplets that reunite in an instant. He calls this “stretching,” though safety officers call it “stressful.”
He once ruled thermometers and barometers, racing up glass tubes to track temperature and pressure with dramatic flair. These days he’s more restricted, his toxic nature finally catching up with his showmanship.
Mercury is witty, quick, and a little chaotic. He enjoys reflecting everyone around him, literally and metaphorically. “I adapt,” he says with a grin that distorts across his liquid surface.
Despite his charm, the other elements keep a respectful distance. They know he can be dangerous if mishandled.
Mercury is unforgettable — a reminder that not all fascinating things are safe, and not all metals are solid.