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Atoms of which element contain 25 protons?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Element Symbols
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Which of the following element symbols represents the element found in mercury?
A
Me
B
Mr
C
Hg
D
Mc
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Understand that each chemical element is represented by a unique one- or two-letter symbol, usually derived from its English or Latin name.
Recall that mercury is a chemical element with the atomic number 80 and its symbol is derived from its Latin name 'Hydrargyrum'.
Recognize that the correct symbol for mercury is 'Hg', which comes from the first letters of 'Hydrargyrum'.
Compare the given options: 'Me', 'Mr', 'Hg', and 'Mc' to identify which matches the known symbol for mercury.
Conclude that 'Hg' is the correct symbol representing mercury, while the others do not correspond to mercury or any other common element.
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