Question

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_____ is the only metal which is in liquid state at room temperature.

Answer 1

1. Mercury: Mercury$\left(\mathrm{Hg}\right)$ is a chemical element and the only common metal which is liquid at room temperatures.
2. It is also known as quicksilver and is heavy, silvery-white liquid metal.
3. Generally metals are solids at room temperature.
4. Mercury is liquid at room temperature because it can not share valence electrons easily.

Therefore, Mercury is the only metal that is in the liquid state at room temperature.