WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following metals is found in a liquid state at room temperature?

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

Answer options

  1. Mercury
  2. Silver
  3. Aluminum
  4. Copper

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mercury

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Mercury šŸ“š Explanation: Most metals are solid and hard under normal atmospheric conditions. However, mercury is a highly unique metallic element because it remains in a completely liquid state at standard room temperature. Due to its high density and uniform thermal expansion, it was historically used heavily in thermometers and barometers.