Question

water mercury and bromine are similar to each other, because three are_____.

1 . liquid
2. compound
3. nonmetal
4. elements

Answer 1

water mercury and bromine are similar to each other, because three are liquids

Answer 2

Water is a compound while mercury and bromine are not.

Water and bromine are non-metal while mercury is a metal.

Mercury and bromine are elements while water is not.

These three are similar only because all the three maintain a liquid state in room temperature and normal pressure.

So the correct option is option (1) liquid.