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Metallurgy (amalgams): Which metal characteristically forms amalgams with many other metals? Think of liquid-metal solutions used in dentistry/electrochemistry. Choose the correct metal.

Q: Metallurgy (amalgams): Which metal characteristically forms amalgams with many other metals? Think of liquid-metal solutions used in dentistry/electrochemistry. Choose the correct metal.

Given data Amalgam definition: an alloy containing mercury. Concept/Approach Mercury forms amalgams with many metals (e.g., Ag, Au, Zn, Sn). Thus, the metal that forms amalgams with others is mercury. Final Answer Mercury

Difficulty: Easy

Mercury
Tin
Lead
Zinc

Correct Answer: Mercury

Explanation:

Given data

Amalgam definition: an alloy containing mercury.

Concept/Approach
Mercury forms amalgams with many metals (e.g., Ag, Au, Zn, Sn). Thus, the metal that forms amalgams with others is mercury.

Final Answer
Mercury

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