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Q1. [1]
A metal and a non-metal that exists in liquid state at the room temperature are respectively :
  1. (a) Bromine and Mercury
  2. (b) Mercury and Iodine
  3. (c) Mercury and Bromine
  4. (d) Iodine and Mercury
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Model Answer

(c) Mercury and Bromine

Mercury is a metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature. Bromine is a non-metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature.

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states: "Metals are solids at room temperature, except mercury which is a liquid" and "The non-metals are either solids or gases except bromine which is a liquid." These two facts are standard exam points from Chapter 3. Remember: mercury = liquid metal; bromine = liquid non-metal. Options (a) and (d) are reversed, and (b) incorrectly lists iodine (a solid non-metal) instead of bromine.

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