Question

Amalgam is a mixture of

A Any metal and fluorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Any metal and mercury Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Any non-metal and chlorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Any non-metal and fluorine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

An amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal. Almost all metals can form amalgams with mercury, the notable exceptions being iron, platinum, tungsten and tantalum.

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