What is the chemical symbol of mercury? A. Mr B. Mg C. Hg D. None of the above

Mr
Mg
Hg
None of the above

The correct answer is C. Hg.

Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is a silvery-white, heavy, toxic, and sometimes volatile liquid metal. It is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.

The symbol Hg is derived from the Latin word hydrargyrum, which means “liquid silver”.

The other options are incorrect.

A. Mr is not the chemical symbol of mercury.

B. Mg is the chemical symbol of magnesium.

D. None of the above is the correct answer.