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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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ARMAN KHAN said:   1 decade ago
Mercury is type of a planet.

Prince Neta said:   10 years ago
Mercury because it is a liquid metal.

MANISH KUMAR said:   10 years ago
Because mercury is liquid at room temperature.

Suryanarayana said:   10 years ago
What is meant by amalgam?

Bhavana said:   10 years ago
Hi, this is Bhavana.

Mercury is used in any other like thermometer, room temperature.

Daniel said:   10 years ago
Do not understand.

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.

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

Mercury is used to measure in heat.

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

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.


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