Question:

Which of the following pairs of elements cannot form an alloy ?

Updated On: Apr 2, 2024
  • Zn,Cu
  • Fe,Hg
  • Fe,C
  • Hg,Na
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two on more metals. Mercury forms amalgams (alloy) with gold, silver and tin. But it does not react with iron or platinum.
Was this answer helpful?
1
0

Top Questions on General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

View More Questions

Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal