Q. Metals can be ____ at room temperature.
✅ Correct Answer: (D)
Solid or liquid
Explanation:
Most metals are solid at room temperature (e.g., iron, copper, aluminum).
- However, mercury (Hg) is an exception, as it is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- No metal exists in a gaseous state at room temperature under normal atmospheric pressure.
Thus, metals can be either solid or liquid at room temperature, but not gas.
Explanation by: Official MCQ Buddy
Most metals are solid at room temperature (e.g., iron, copper, aluminum).
- However, mercury (Hg) is an exception, as it is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- No metal exists in a gaseous state at room temperature under normal atmospheric pressure.
Thus, metals can be either solid or liquid at room temperature, but not gas.