Mercury
Mercury metal under argon in an ampule. Mercury is the only metal, as an element (rather than an alloy) that is a liquid at 20 C, 68 F (normal room temperature). It melts at -38.83 °C and boils at 356.73 °C. Chemically, mercury is not a very reactive metal.
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Mercury
Mercury metal under argon in an ampule. Mercury is the only metal, as an element (rather than an alloy) that is a liquid at 20 C, 68 F (normal room temperature). It melts at -38.83 °C and boils at 356.73 °C. Chemically, mercury is not a very reactive metal.
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