Which of the following is an example of solid solution? |
Camphor in $N_2$ gas Oxygen gas in water Ethanol in water Amalgam of mercury with sodium |
Amalgam of mercury with sodium |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Amalgam of mercury with sodium A solid solution is a homogeneous mixture where the solvent is solid. Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with another metal and behaves as a solid solution. OPTION 1: Camphor in N₂ gas - This is a solid dissolved in gas. It is a gas solution, not a solid solution. Option 2: Oxygen gas in water - Gas dissolved in liquid. This is a liquid solution. Option 3: Ethanol in water - Liquid dissolved in liquid. This is also a liquid solution. Option 4: Amalgam of mercury with sodium This is a metal dissolved in mercury forming an alloy. It behaves as a solid solution. |