Which of the following non-metals is a liquid?
Which of the following non-metals is a liquid?
The correct option is B Bromine
Explanation of the correct option:
(B) Bromine
It is the only non-metal that is present in the liquid state at room temperature because its intermolecular force is strong enough that does not evaporate.
Explanation of incorrect options:
(A) The non-metal element carbon is present in a solid-state at room temperature, but under high temperature and pressure, it can exist in a liquid state.
(C) Phosphorus is a large size atom and they have a strong van der Waal force of attraction, so phosphorous is present in a solid-state at room temperature.
(D) Sulfur is a non-metal that exists as a solid at room temperature.
Hence, the correct option is (B), Bromine is the only non-metal that is present in the liquid state.
Bromine
Explanation of the correct option:
(B) Bromine
It is the only non-metal that is present in the liquid state at room temperature because its intermolecular force is strong enough that does not evaporate.
Explanation of incorrect options:
(A) The non-metal element carbon is present in a solid-state at room temperature, but under high temperature and pressure, it can exist in a liquid state.
(C) Phosphorus is a large size atom and they have a strong van der Waal force of attraction, so phosphorous is present in a solid-state at room temperature.
(D) Sulfur is a non-metal that exists as a solid at room temperature.
Hence, the correct option is (B), Bromine is the only non-metal that is present in the liquid state.
