What Roman god of commerce gives his name to the chemical element also known as quicksilver? A - Plutonium
B - Mercury
C - Uranium
D - Neptunium
Answer: B – Mercury In Roman mythology, Mercury was the Roman god of commerce, often serving as a mediator between the gods and mortals. Mercury is also a chemical element commonly known as quicksilver. Its chemical symbol Hg that mercury is known by comes from its Greek name, hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver" — to reflect its shiny surface. The element is also known as quicksilver for its mobility. Named after the fastest-moving planet in the solar system, Mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at room temperature.