A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating it's sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and it's ore and give the reaction involved.

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Solution

The metal is mercury.
Ore- Cinnabar (HgS)
Reaction to obtain mercury from its ore-
HgS + O₂ $\to$ Hg + SO₂

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