Mercury: Characteristics - Science & Technology

Q.  Which of the following statement / s is / are correct?

1. Mercury is a good conductor of heat.
2. Mercury is abundant in earth's crust.
- Published on 07 Jul 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: None
 
It is a relatively poor conductor of heat. Most metals are excellent thermal conductors. Mercury is a very rare element in the Earth's crust. Mercury (Hg) is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure. Bromine(Br) is also liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.

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