Is mercury an element?

Answer by  LauraLS (195)

Mercury is an element with atomic number 80 on the periodic table. An atom of mercury has 80 protons, 80 electrons, and 121 neutrons. It is one of few metals which are liquid at room temperature. Mercury is very toxic and can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes.

Answer by  willard (874)

Mercury is most definitely an element. Mercury has an atomic number of eighty and an atomic mass of 209. You can find it listed on the periodic table as Hg.