State two important use of the following metal.
Mercury

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Solution

Mercury is a silvery-white metal having the property to dissolve metals amongst itself and therefore it is used to make amalgam.
Amalgam is made from a mixture of mercury and other metal from the periodic table.
Uses of mercury:
It is used for filling tooth cavities (dentistry)
It is employed in the use of thermometric liquids.

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