Mercury’s natural state is where the atoms are close to each other but are still free to pass by each other. In which state(s) could mercury naturally exist?
Answer
A
gas
B
liquid
C
solid or liquid
D
solid or gas
Explanation
In a liquid, atoms are close together but can move past one another. That matches the description of mercury’s natural state, so the correct choice is liquid.
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