Which Component Added to Silver Alloy Causes Amalgam to Expand

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which component added to silver alloy causes amalgam to expand if contaminated by saliva?

• A) Mercury
• B) Copper
• C) Zinc
• D) Tin

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