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Discussion Forum : General Science - Elements and Metals (Q.No. 5)
5.
Which of the following metals forms an amalgam with other metals?
Tin
Mercury
Lead
Zinc
Answer: Option
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Discussion:
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Kriti said:   1 decade ago
Mercury is the only metal which forms amalgams with other metals. Ex: zinc amalgam.

Rehaan said:   1 decade ago
If one of the metal is mercury, then the alloy is known as amalgam.

Is it correct.

M.Mouni said:   1 decade ago
It is a alloy of mercury and it is used in dentist to fill cavities of the teeth.

Divya said:   1 decade ago
Is any other metal also used to make amalgam and what actually is an amalgam?

Parimal said:   1 decade ago
This amalgam in mercury(50%), Silver(35%), Sn(12%), Copper(5%), Zinc(0.5%).

Munish said:   1 decade ago
Mercury is very poisonous. Why it is used in filling cavities of teeth?

Vaibhav patil said:   1 decade ago
If one of the metal is mercury, then the alloy is known as amalgam.

Indrajit paul said:   9 years ago
Yes, Mercury is a liquid state metal used it to room temperature.

Khan said:   1 decade ago
Mercury is a liquid at a rtp (room temperature and pressure).

Nizam said:   9 years ago
Because mercury is only metal which is in the form of liquid.


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