mercury is the only metal which is liquid at 00C this is due to its
a- very high ionization enthalpy weak metallic
b- low ionization enthalpy
c- high atomic weight
d- high vapour pressure
The correct option is a.
Mercury is in liquid state because the binding interactions between the atoms of the mercury are much weaker. This means that Mercury does not loose 6s valence electrons easily. It is evident from the ionisation energy data. Mercury has highest 1st ionisation energy among all the transition metals. Hance it is weakly metallic and liquid at any temperature.
Mercury is in liquid state because the binding interactions between the atoms of the mercury are much weaker. This means that Mercury does not loose 6s valence electrons easily. It is evident from the ionisation energy data. Mercury has highest 1st ionisation energy among all the transition metals. Hance it is weakly metallic and liquid at any temperature.