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प्रश्न
When one of the metals in an alloy is mercury the alloy is called _______.
विकल्प
amalgam
sodium amalgam
zinc amalgam
all the above
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उत्तर
When one of the metals in an alloy is mercury the alloy is called amalgam.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain the term corrosion.
Two methods by which rusting of iron can be prevented are ______ and ______.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Heating an ore in a limited supply of air or in the absence of air at a temperature just below its melting point is known as
A. Smelting
B. Ore-dressing
C. Calcination
D. Bessemerisation
Explain the term “corrosion” with an example. Write a chemical equation to show the process of corrosion of iron.
What type of chemical reaction is involved in the corrosion of iron?
The chemical reaction involved in the corrosion of iron metal is that of ______.
In one method of rust prevention, the iron is not coated with anything. Which is this method?
______ and ______ are necessary for the rusting of iron.
Why is an iron grill painted frequently?
Name any two metals which do not corrode easily.
Name an alloy of copper. State its chemical composition and any one use.
Mention two uses of the following metals and non-metals
Iron
State under what conditions corrosion is faster ?
Explain with reason:
Roasting is carried out on sulphide ores and not on carbonate ores.
No chemical reaction takes place when granules of a solid, A, are mixed with the powder of another solid, B. However when the mixture is heated, a reaction takes place between its components. One of the products, C, is a metal and settles down in the molten state while the other product, D, floats over it. It was observed that the reaction is highly exothermic.
(i) Based on the given information make an assumption about A and B and write a chemical equation for the chemical reaction indicating the conditions of reaction, physical state of reactants and products and thermal status of reaction.
(ii) Mention any two types of reactions under which above chemical reaction can be classified.
Write scientific reasons.
Lemon or tamarind is used for cleaning copper vessels turned greenish.
Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the following:
Iron is _____________________.
What is ‘rusting’?
Give reason.
Copper and brass utensils should be tinned.
Observe the following picture and answer the following questions:

- What is rust?
- Write the chemical formula of rust.
- Write the reaction of oxidation of iron at the anode.
- Write the reaction of oxidation of iron at the cathode.
- What is corrosion?
To prevent corrosion of iron and steel _______ method is used.
Match the columns.
| Group A | Group B |
| 1) Electroplating | a) Pressure cooker |
| 2) Anodising | b) Silver plated spoons |
| c) Coating of tin on copper | |
| d) Coating of Zinc on iron |
Write scientific reason.
Coins are made from metals and alloys.
Observe the following diagram and give answers.

- Name this method of prevention of corrosion.
- For prevention of which metal this method is used?
- What is used as anode in this method?
What is rust?
State two conditions necessary for rusting of iron.
Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents?
The diagram shows the reaction between metal and dil. acid.

What is the reason for different behaviour of Mg in test tube B?
The table shown below gives information about four substances: A, B, C and D.
| SUBSTANCE | MELTING POINT (K) | ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY | |
| SOLID | LIQUID/ AQUEOUS | ||
| A | 295 | Good | Good |
| B | 1210 | Poor | Good |
| C | 1890 | Poor | Good |
| D | 1160 | Poor | Poor |
Identify Ionic compounds from the above given substances.
Marble’s popularity began in ancient Rome and Greece, where white and off-white marble were used to construct a variety of structures, from hand-held sculptures to massive pillars and buildings.

The substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is:
Identify the correct statement from the following:
Explain the following:
Lime water turns milky on passing carbon dioxide gas into it.
Explain the following:
Bubbles are produced when acetic acid is added to a solution of sodium hydrogencarbonate.
Gold plated ornaments is the example of ______.
Describe two changes that are harmful. Explain why you consider them harmful. How can you prevent them?
