Explanation

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at normal temperatures. 

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Chemical compounds of mercury have found uses in batteries, in biocides in the paper industry, in paints, and on seed grain, as antiseptics in pharmaceuticals, as reagents in laboratories, and as catalysts.

Four other elements are liquids slightly warmer than room temperature.

They are:

• francium
• cesium
• gallium
•  rubidium

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