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A metal which exists as a liquid at ordinary condition is:

A
zinc
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hydrogen
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C
sodium
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D
mercury
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Solution

The correct option is C mercury
Metals have these typical physical properties:
  • Lustrous (shiny) ( For eg- gold)
  • Hard.
  • High density (are heavy for their size)
  • High tensile strength (resist being stretched)
  • High melting and boiling points.
  • Good conductors of heat and electricity.
  • Mainly solids at room temp. Exception mercury - liquid at room temp.

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