Which of the following d-block elements is a liquid at room temperature?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following d-block elements is a liquid at room temperature?
  1. Mercury (Hg)
  2. Gold (Au)
  3. Platinum (Pt)
  4. Silver (Ag)

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following d-block elements is a liquid at room temperature?
  • Step 1: Understand what d-block elements are. They are transition metals found in the middle of the periodic table.
  • Step 2: Know that most metals are solid at room temperature.
  • Step 3: Identify the d-block elements that are metals. Examples include iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and mercury (Hg).
  • Step 4: Check the physical state of these metals at room temperature (around 20-25 degrees Celsius).
  • Step 5: Realize that mercury (Hg) is unique because it is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the answer to the question is mercury (Hg).
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