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Give an example of a metal which is a liquid at room temperature.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Intext Questions [Page 40]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Intext Questions | Q 1.1 | Page 40

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