GK QUESTION#3334
Which element has a symbol derived from hydrargyrum, a Latinised Greek name meaning liquid silver?
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C. Mercury
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Mercury has the symbol Hg, derived from hydrargyrum, a Latinised form of Greek words meaning water or liquid silver. It is a shiny metal that is liquid at ordinary room temperature. Silver has symbol Ag, antimony Sb and zirconium Zr.