2007-02-13 00:22:21 · 5 answers · asked by jiggly p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Even though Mercury is a liquid at room temperature it has the properties of a metal, such as conductivity and high-density.
It can be solidified by reducing the temperature. The same could be said of Gallium which turns to liquid metal at only ~30 Celsius.
If you look at any peridic table (such as the link below) it will show you that Mercury is considered a metal.
2007-02-13 00:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every substance has a melting point (a temperature at which it changes state from a solid to a liquid). Mercury has a lower melting than other metals, so it is a liquid at room temperature. It is heavy like lead because both of them have a high density. Density is a measure of the amount of mass a substance has relative to its volume. Obviously, don't mess around with it, as it can be hazardous to your health.
2016-05-24 04:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an element that belongs to metal family. It has the characteristics of metal.
2007-02-13 00:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by jew011_goody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't classify substances into metals and nonmetals based on whether they're liquid at room temperature. There are other properties--ionic properties and stuff--that determine whether it is a metal.
2007-02-13 00:48:34 · answer #4 · answered by Eager2learn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is simply "molten" or "melted" metal at room temperature, much like ice is water at room temperature.
2007-02-13 00:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋