Question

______ is the only non-metal in liquid state.

• A. Chlorine
• B. Iodine
• C. Bromine
• D. Mercury

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Bromine

Explanation for the correct option:

(C) Bromine:

• All metals are found in the solid form at room temperature, whereas nonmetals are found in one of the three states: solid, liquid, or gas.
• Bromine is a nonmetal.
• It is the only nonmetal that exists in a liquid state.

Hence, (C) is the correct option.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

(A) Chlorine:

• Chlorine is a nonmetal and exists in the gaseous state.

(B) Iodine:

• Iodine is a nonmetal and exists in the solid state.

(D) Mercury:

• Mercury is metal and exists in the liquid state.

Therefore, the correct option is (C) Bromine. It is the only nonmetal found in the liquid state.