Question

why mercury is considered as metal when it is does not show any characteristics of being a metal​

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Mercury is also sometimes called quicksilver or liquid silver. ... Its chemical symbol (Hg) comes from hydrargyrum from the Greek word hydrargyros meaning 'water' and 'silver'. Mercury is classified as a "Transition Metal" as it is ductile, malleable, and is able to conduct heat and electricity.