Question

How is mercury different from other metallic elements?

Answer 1

Hi Mate,

Answer:
It's the only metalic element that is a liquid at freezing point (0 Celsius).

Explanation:
There are only two elements that are liquids at room temperature, the other one being bromine, a non-metal.

So yes, mercury is unique in that way (melting point around -39 Celsius). Nearest contender is Gallium, that litterally melts in your hand (MP=29.8 Celsius)

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Answer 2

▶mercury is an exception because being a metal it does not possess the characteristics of metal.

➡usually metals are solid but mercury is in liquid state at room temperature

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