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Name one metals and one nonmetal which exist in liquid state at room temperature.

The metal which is liquid at room temperature is Mercury (Hg). Another metal called Gallium also exists as liquid at room temperature. Its melting point is very low and it changed into a liquid when touched.

The nonmetal which is liquid at room temperature is Bromine.


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