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A metal that exists as liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.

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A metal that exists as liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.

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The metal is mercury.

2HgS(s) + 3O2(g) → 2HgO(s) + 2SO2(g)

HgS(s) + 2HgO(s) → 3Hg(l) + SO2(g)

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