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CHEMISTRY
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solders
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mixtures
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amalgams
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emulsions
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Detailed explanation-1: -The alloys of mercury with any other metal are termed as amalgams and depending upon the proportion of mercury, they can be liquid, paste or solid in nature. One of the best examples of Amalgam is a mixture of mercury and silver which is used by the dentist for a dental filling.
Detailed explanation-2: -Amalgam is a mixture of different metals that is used as a tooth filling in dentistry. It is the most effective and common tooth filling we use today. Sometimes we call it “silver amalgam” because it appears in silver colour. Generally, this filling material contains liquid mercury and a mixture of metal alloys.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer : Amalgam is an alloy of mercury with one or more metals. Sodium along with liquid mercury is known as sodium amalgam. Amalgam of mercury with tin, silver and zinc is widely used in dental filling.