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प्रश्न
When one of the metals in an alloy is mercury the alloy is called _______.
पर्याय
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 ______.
Explain why rusting of iron objects is faster in coastal areas than in deserts.
What is meant by galvanisation? Why is it done?
State two conditions for the rusting of iron.
In one method of rust prevention, the iron is not coated with anything. Which is this method?
The process of depositing a thin layer of zinc on iron articles is called ______.
Why is an iron grill painted frequently?
Explain why, though aluminium is more reactive than iron, yet there is less corrosion of aluminium when both are exposed to air.
Name any two metals which do not corrode easily.
Name an alloy of copper. State its chemical composition and any one use.
A common metal which is highly resistant to corrosion is ______.
Brass is an alloy of ______.
A metal X which is resistant to corrosion is produced by the electrolysis of its molten oxide whereas another metal Y which is also resistant to corrosion is produced by the reduction of its oxide with carbon. Metal X can be used in powder form in thermite welding whereas metal Y is used in making cathodes of ordinary dry cells.
- Name the metals X and Y.
- Which of the two metals is more reactive: X or Y?
- Name one ore or metal X. Also write its chemical formula.
- Name one ore of metal Y. Also write its chemical formula.
- Name one alloy of metal X and one alloy of metal Y.
Bronze is an alloy of ______.
Compare roasting and calcination.
Complete the process of iron rusting by filling the blanks. Suggest a way to prohibit the process.
The iron rust is formed due to........................... reaction. Different
regions on iron surface become anode and cathode.
Reaction on anode region :
`F_e(s) → Fe^(2+) (aq) +2e^-`
Reaction on anode region :
`O_2(g) + 4H^+(aq) +............................ → 2H_2 O (l) `
When Fe2+ ions migrate from anode region they react with ................... to form Fe3+ ions.
A reddish coloured hydrated oxide is formed from ............... ions. It is called rust.
`2Fe_(3+) (aq) + 4H_2O(l) → ................. + 6H_+(aq) `
A way to prevent rusting ..................................................................
Write three methods of preventing rusting of iron.
Answer the following question.
List two properties of alloys.
Give reason.
An iron article should be given a coat of paint
Write a short note on Alloying.
Corrosion of silver causes a black layer of _______.
Stainless steel is an alloy of _______.
Pressure cooker : Anodizing : : Silver plated spoons : _______
Find the odd one out and give its explanation.
Write the name.
An alloy of copper and tin-
Explain concept with example/explain with the help of a balanced equation.
Corrosion
Observe the following diagram and write answers.

- Name the method.
- Explain the method.
- Give two examples of this method.
Give the equation for the formation of rust.
Amalgam is an alloy of ____________.
Copper objects lose their shine and form green coating of ____________.
Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents?
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.
A man painted his main gate made up of iron, to
- prevent it from rusting.
- protect it from sun.
- make it look beautiful.
- make it dust free.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
