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5.
Which of the following metals forms an amalgam with other metals?
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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.
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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