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State the use of Mercury in Sodium Amalgam.

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Use of mercury in sodium amalgam:
Sodium amalgam is an alloy of sodium and mercury.
Preparation of Sodium amalgam: The sodium metal is dissolved in the mercury and there is a release of the heat in the process to produce sodium amalgam.
Mercury is added to produce color and modify its appearance.

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