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Chemistry in Everyday Life — CHEMISTRY STD 7 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7CHEMISTRYChemistry in Everyday Life2 Marks
Question
What is an amalgam ? Give an example.
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Answer

An alloy of mercury with one or more metals is called an amalgam (liquid alloy). Example : a mixture of silver and mercury which is used in dentistry for filling tooth cavities.

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