Why is Mercury a liquid? - Extra Education

Why is Mercury a liquid?

Q. Why is Mercury a liquid?

The other metals we are used to seeing as solids have a much higher melting point than mercury.

Mercury, on the other hand, has a melting point of -38.83 Degree Celsius, mercury become solid, like all metals.

Being in this aggregate state, mercury begins to evaporate at room temperature, just like any liquid.

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Last Updated : Oct 29, 2021