Question

Which of the following is not a property of mercury?

• A. It is the densest liquid known.
• B. It can be easily obtained in pure form.
• C. By using it the sides of the tube does not get wet.
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is D None

All the given properties of mercury shown are true.

Due to highest density, the same pressure can be measured using relatively shorter column of mercury.

Mercury can easily be obtained in pure form. Hence one can record the true atmospheric pressure as the pressure is directly proportional to the density of the liquid.