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The liquified metal expanding on solidif...

The liquified metal expanding on solidification is :

A

Al

B

Ga

C

Zn

D

Cu

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Ga` is a solf silvery white metals and is liquid at room temperature. When it solidifies, it expands by `3.1 %` Therefore, it should not be stored in glass or metal containers.
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