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mercury, also known as quicksilver or hydrargyrum, a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80
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transition metal (an element contained within Group 3 to 12 of the periodic table)
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Is mercury, a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80.It is found in liquid state at room tempreture an instance of transition metal (an element contained within Group 3 to 12 of the periodic table)?
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Mercury (element) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
transition metal: Group, period, block: 12, 6, d: Standard atomic weight: 200.59(2) ... is an exception, iron flasks have been traditionally used to trade mercury. Other metals ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(element)
Transition metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However the recent synthesis of mercury(IV) fluoride (HgF 4) has led to debate as to whether mercury should now always be considered a transition metal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transition_metal
Transition Elements - humans, body, used, water, process, Earth ...
The transition elements share many physical properties in common. With the notable exception of mercury, the only liquid metal, they all have relatively high melting ...
http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ti-Vi/Transition-Elements.html
How is mercury different from other transition metals
It is the only metal element that is in the liquid state at room temperature. Bromine is also in liquid state at room temperature but it is not a metal.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_mercury_different_from_other_transition...
Transition Metals
Transition Metals - There is only one liquid transition metal at room temperature. It is Mercury (Hg). All the others elements in the transition metals are solid.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/kish/Grassroots/chem/transMet.htm

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