2007-05-17 09:11:58 · 5 answers · asked by mya 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Roman God Mercury
2007-05-17 09:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by dandahamman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was named after the Roman God Mercury because it moved so quickly in the sky and the God Mercury moved quickly.
2007-05-17 16:17:41 · answer #2 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was named after the Roman god Mercury. This deity was the messenger of the gods, known for his great speed and mobility as represented by his winged sandals. At room temperature, the element mercury is a liquid. Very few elements have this property. As a result, the element itself was known for its ease of flow and transfer between containers, leading to comparisons to the fleet-footed mythological figure.
2007-05-17 16:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be called quicksilver. Then they changed the name to mercury because the Roman God Mercury was the messenger God. He was fast/quick. get it? lol
2007-05-17 16:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by tywan38 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's original name is/was "quicksilver". look on the periodic table. the god "mercury" was very fast and "quick"...maybe a connection there? eh?
2007-05-17 16:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋