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The liquified metal expanding on solidif...

The liquified metal expanding on solidification is :

A

`Ga`

B

`Al`

C

`Zn`

D

`Cu`

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A

`Ga` is unusual because the liquid expands when it forms the solid, i.e., the solid is less dense than the liquid. This property is unique to `Ga, Ge`, and `Ba`.
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