Q
Which among the following is called quicksilver?
RRB NTPC (G) CBT-1, 12-Apr-16 S-3
2016
✓ Answer:
B
Mercury
Quicksilver is another name for Mercury. Mercury, in its liquid state, has a silvery appearance and flows easily, resembling the quicksilver used in historical terminology. Mercury is a chemical element with the symbol Hg and is the only metal that remains in liquid form at room temperature.