College of Admission Tests Multan

Miscellaneous

Solve the question of Miscellaneous and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 1

Which one of the following liquids is very good conductor of heat?
  • Mercury
  • Water
  • Ether
  • Benzene

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Correct Answer: A

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Sol. Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol (Hg). Mercury is used in thermometers due to its special properties. It can measure a wide range of temperatures from – 40 to 356°C and up to 570°C under pressure in a liquid state. It expands changes. A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element which is found in liquid state at standard conditions for temperature and pressure.