WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which non-metal remains in a liquid state at normal room temperature?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Iodine
  2. Bromine
  3. Chlorine
  4. Fluorine

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bromine

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bromine šŸ“š Explanation: While mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature, bromine holds the unique distinction of being the only liquid non-metal. It is a heavy, volatile, reddish-brown liquid halogen that easily evaporates to form a similarly colored toxic gas. It is heavily used in agricultural chemicals, dyestuffs, and chemical synthesis.