Question

Identify the error in the given statement. Strike through the incorrect word and write the correct word in the blank.

Potassium is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Answer 1

Potassium is a metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Incorrect word - Potassium

Correct word - Mercury (Hg)

• Metals are generally hard solid substances that have a shiny luster and are good conductors of electricity.
• For example - Sodium$\left(\mathrm{Na}\right)$, Silver$\left(\mathrm{Ag}\right)$, etc.
• Elements that have an excess of electrons and a tendency to donate them, are generally considered metals.
• Generally, all the metals are found in a solid-state at room temperature, except - Mercury and Gallium which are liquids at room temperature.