- Solid is a kind of state of matter
- Gold is a kind of solid
- Hence, gold is in solid state

- Mercury is liquid at room temperature
- Liquid is a kind of state of matter
- So, mercury is in liquid state

- Gold is in solid state
- Mercury is in liquid state
- Therefore, gold and mercury are in different states of matter

- Gold and mercury are in different states of matter
- State of matter is a kind of physical property
- Hence, gold and mercury are different in a physical property

Hence, gold and mercury are different in a physical property
Q: Mercury and gold are both metals. Unlike gold, mercury cannot be used to make jewelry because it is a liquid at room temperature. The difference in the state of matter is an example of which type of property?
Context:
- Mercury is liquid at room temperature 
- Solid is a kind of state of matter 
- State of matter is a kind of physical property 
- Liquid is a kind of state of matter 
- Gold is a kind of solid