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Any metal mixed with mercury is called an amalgam. The amalgam used for dental filling is__________.

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Ag - Sn amalgam

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Au-Sn amalgam

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Au-Ag amalgam

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Cu-Au amalgam

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Solution

The correct option is A Ag - Sn amalgam
Amalgam used for dental filling in Ag - Sn amalgam.

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