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This metal is a liquid at room temperature :

A

Potassium

B

Zinc

C

Gold

D

Mercury

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Identify the Options:** The question provides four options: Potassium, Zinc, Gold, and Mercury. 2. **Understand the Question:** We need to determine which of these metals is a liquid at room temperature. 3. **Analyze Each Option:** - **Potassium:** This is a soft, silvery metal that is solid at room temperature. - **Zinc:** This is a bluish-white metal that is also solid at room temperature. - **Gold:** This is a yellow metal that is solid at room temperature. - **Mercury:** This is a heavy, silvery metal that is unique because it is liquid at room temperature. 4. **Conclusion:** Among the given options, Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. 5. **Final Answer:** The correct answer is **Mercury**. ---

**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Identify the Options:** The question provides four options: Potassium, Zinc, Gold, and Mercury. 2. **Understand the Question:** We need to determine which of these metals is a liquid at room temperature. 3. **Analyze Each Option:** - **Potassium:** This is a soft, silvery metal that is solid at room temperature. ...
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