Which of the following statements is/are true?(a) Mercury exists as solid at room temperature(b) Metals like gallium and caesium have very high melting points(c) Iodine is a lustrous non-metal(d) Lithium and potassium have low densities and low melting pointsOnly one correct answerA.Only (b)B.Only (b) and (c)C.Only (c) and (d)D.(a), (b) and (c)
Question
Which of the following statements is/are true?(a) Mercury exists as solid at room temperature(b) Metals like gallium and caesium have very high melting points(c) Iodine is a lustrous non-metal(d) Lithium and potassium have low densities and low melting pointsOnly one correct answerA.Only (b)B.Only (b) and (c)C.Only (c) and (d)D.(a), (b) and (c)
Solution
The correct answer is C. Only (c) and (d)
Here's why:
(a) Mercury exists as solid at room temperature - This is false. Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
(b) Metals like gallium and caesium have very high melting points - This is false. Gallium and caesium are known for their low melting points. Gallium even melts in your hand!
(c) Iodine is a lustrous non-metal - This is true. Iodine is one of the few non-metals that has a lustrous (shiny) appearance.
(d) Lithium and potassium have low densities and low melting points - This is true. Both lithium and potassium are part of the alkali metals group, which are known for their low densities and low melting points.
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