The alloy of mercury is called___.

Amalgam

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Bronze

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Brass

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Solder

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The correct option is A
Amalgam

Any metal which gets alloyed by mercury is called amalgam. For example - Gold-mercury amalgam, Silver-mercury amalgam etc.

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