Question

Do only compunds exist as solids?(Don't elements exist as solids?)Why?

Answer 1

You are wrong!

Most elements are solid at room temperature.

Some elements exist as gases Eg:- hydrogen, oxygen etc.

but only two elements, mercury (Hg) and bromine (Br) are liquids at room temperature (approx 25^oC).

• If 25^oC is below the melting point of the element, then the element is a solid at room temperature.

• If 25^oC is between the melting and the boiling points of the element, then the element is a liquid at room temperature.

• If 25^oC is above the boiling point of the element, then the element is a gas at room temperature.

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