During the phase change from solid ice to liquid water, which bonds/forces are being weakened?

In 2002, the rare earth elements mine in mountain pass, california was closed because

The reaction below shows a system in equilibrium. how would a decrease in temperature affect this reaction? a. the rate of formation of the gases would increase. b. the equilibrium of the reaction would shift to the left. c. the equilibrium would shift to cause the gases to sublime into solids. d. the chemicals on the left would quickly form the chemical on the right.

What can a drop of liquid mercury be described as?