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    Question

    Cinnabar is primarily an ore of which

    element?
    A Lead Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Mercury Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Aluminum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Copper Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cinnabar is the bright scarlet to brick-red form of mercury(II) sulfide (HgS). It is the most common source ore for refining elemental mercury and has historically been used as the source for the brilliant red or scarlet pigment known as vermilion and other associated red mercury pigments.

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