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Write name.Alloy of sodium with mercury.

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The alloy of sodium with mercury is called Sodium amalgam.

Explanation:
An amalgam is an alloy where mercury is the primary metal. In this case, when sodium (Na) is dissolved in mercury (Hg), it forms sodium amalgam. Amalgams are often used in chemical processes because of mercury's unique ability to dissolve metals, and sodium amalgam, in particular, is used as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions.

The properties of sodium amalgam are different from that of pure sodium; it is less reactive and easier to handle, making it safer to use in certain reactions compared to elemental sodium.