Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

THE LIQUID METAL

  1. Helium

  2. Mercury

  3. Silver

  4. Radium
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Its symbol Hg comes from 'hydrargyrum' (Greek for 'water silver'). Helium is a noble gas, silver is a solid metal, and radium is a solid radioactive metal.

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