From the given options, can you guess the metal that can melt when held in hands?
A
Mercury
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B
Iron
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C
Gallium
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D
Ice
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Solution
The correct option is C Gallium Of all the metals in the periodic table, Gallium (29.76∘C) and Cesium (28.44∘C) have very low melting points and hence they can melt even at room temperatures (20∘C to 30∘C).