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Q · Metals and Non-MetalsMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements is correct? 1. All metals are solid at room temperature. 2. All non-metals are gases at room temperature. 3. Bromine is a liquid non-metal. Select the correct code:
TopicMetals and Non-Metals
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mercury is a liquid metal. Bromine is the only liquid non-metal.
Final Answer: Option B — 3 only