Question

A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in

the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.​

Answer 1

mercury

Explanation:

it can be obtained by cinnabar(HgS) the sulphide ore of mercury

Answer 2

Answer:

Mercury sulphide when heated and reacts with air forms Mercury (II) oxide

Explanation:

80Hg Available mercury properties.

Metal Mercury Reacts With Air at about 350° to form Mercury(II) Oxide

Reaction:- 2Hg(s) + 02(g) = 2Hg0(s) [Red]