Question

define amalgam. with example

Answer 1

If an homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or a metal and non-metal metal contains mercury as one of its components it is called amalgam. E.g. - sodium-mercury amalgam, silver-mercury amalgam etc.

Answer 2

An alloy of mercury mixed with other metals is called amalgam. For example: Cinnabar (HgS).

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