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Is there Mercury on Mercury?

Answer:
There is no mercury in Mercury.


Atmospheric Composition of Mercury:
42% Molecular oxygen
29.0% sodium
22.0% hydrogen
6.0% helium
0.5% potassium
Trace amounts of argon, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, xenon, krypton, & neon.
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