NEET Chemistry
Mercury: electronic configuration and properties
Mercury has atomic number 80 and electronic configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.
Open Mercury in 3DKey properties of Mercury
- Symbol
- Hg
- Atomic number
- 80
- Atomic mass
- 200.59(2)
- Family
- transition metal
- Electronic configuration
- [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2
- Shell distribution
- 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 2
- Oxidation states
- 1, 2, 4
- Standard state
- liquid
Periodic behaviour
Atomic radius: 149 pm. Electronegativity: 2. First ionisation energy: 1007 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.
NEET exam focus
For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Mercury.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the electronic configuration of Mercury?
Mercury has electronic configuration [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2, with shell distribution 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 2.
What are the oxidation states of Mercury?
The listed oxidation states are 1, 2, 4.
How can I view the Mercury atom in 3D?
PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.