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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Mercury is the only metal which is liquid at . This is due to

A
Very high ionization energy and weak metallic bond
B
Low ionization potential
C
High atomic weight
D
High vapour pressure

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Weaks metal bonds are there in Hg and this is due to high due to lanthanoid contraction.

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