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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
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Riya verma said:   9 years ago
Mercury is a liquid at room temperature.

Anirudh.r said:   9 years ago
Mercury reach as high as 700 K. So mercury is amalgam with other metal.

You are correct @Manpreet Singh.

Sayak said:   9 years ago
What is amalgam?

Abbas said:   9 years ago
A combine mixture of mercury and other metals form amalgams.

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

Kongkona said:   9 years ago
Yes, the mercury is in liquid form.

Arjun Erric said:   9 years ago
Is amalgam an alloy of mercury Hg forms a compound with any kind of metal or forms with a few metals selectively?

Please clarify my doubt.

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

Arun said:   9 years ago
Hi, this is Arunayagam.

Mercury is used to measure in heat.

Pintu said:   10 years ago
Dental amalgam is a liquid mercury and metal alloy mixture used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. Low-copper amalgam commonly consists of mercury (50%), silver (~22"32%), tin (~14%), copper (~8%) and other trace metals.


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