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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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