Mercury is also known as_________?
Correct answer: A. Quick Silver
- A. Quick Silver
- B. Shine Silver
- C. Slow Silver
- D. Slippery Silver
Explanation
Mercury is called quicksilver because it is a silvery liquid that flows readily at room temperature. The name “quick” formerly meant living or moving, not merely fast.
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