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Mercury

    The symbol for mercury, Hg, comes from its Latin name, “hydragyum”.  Mercury can accumulate in the fatty deposits of...

 

Atomic # = 80 Atomic weight = 200.59

Atomic # = 80
Atomic weight = 200.59

 

The symbol for mercury, Hg, comes from its Latin name, “hydragyum”.  Mercury can accumulate in the fatty deposits of fish.  Therefore, diets rich in fish contaminated with Hg can lead to Hg poisoning.

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