How is mercury different from other metallic elements?

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MeneerNask
Nov 23, 2015

It's the only metalic element that is a liquid at freezing point (0 Celsius).

Explanation:

There are only two elements that are liquids at room temperature, the other one being bromine, a non-metal.

So yes, mercury is unique in that way (melting point around -39 Celsius). Nearest contender is Gallium, that litterally melts in your hand (MP=29.8 Celsius)

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