Q1 / 150 · MHT CET 2021 (23 Sep Shift 1) · Chemistry

What type of following solution is obtained from amalgam of mercury with sodium?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Liquid in solid
  • B
    solid in gas
  • C
    solid in solid
  • D
    solid in liquid

Solution

$$ \begin{aligned} & \text { Mercury } \rightarrow \text { liquid } \\ & \text { Sodium } \rightarrow \text { Solid } \end{aligned} $$ Amalgam of mercury with sodium is an example of solid solutions. It contains a liquid solute and solid solvent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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