The Highest Daytime Temperature Reached on the Surface of Mercury

question 114

Multiple Choice

The highest daytime temperature reached on the surface of Mercury is

• A) 961°C, high enough to melt silver.
• B) 430°C, high enough to melt lead and tin.
• C) 0°C, high enough to melt water ice.
• D) 100°C, high enough to boil water.

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