Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the symbol for Mercury?

  1. Mc

  2. Mr

  3. Hy

  4. Hg
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mercury's chemical symbol is Hg, derived from its Latin name 'Hydrargyrum' meaning 'water-silver'. This is one of the most confusing element symbols because it shares no letters with 'Mercury'. Options like Mc (not Mercury), Mr (not an element), or Hy (not the correct symbol) are incorrect.

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