not the latin word hydrargyrum but the word "mercury" itself
2007-12-17 08:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by ooh-taay 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Mercury, also called quicksilver because it is liquid at room temperature, has the symbol Hg (Latinized Greek: hydrargyrum, meaning watery or liquid silver) and atomic number 80.
The element, in English, was named after the Roman god Mercury, known for speed and mobility.
2007-12-17 08:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Charles M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mercury was the Roman messenger of the gods. Famous for being fast and changeable, a bit like the element.
2007-12-17 08:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by britt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mercury was the roman mesenger to the gofds with wined feet. and he was fast. so i'm thinking mercury must be fast in changing from the different states of matter (gas, liquid, solid) through quick temperture changes.
2007-12-17 08:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by Peggy P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the Roman god Mercury, known for his speedy movement.
2007-12-17 08:33:04 · answer #4 · answered by Facts Matter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋