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A combination of 2 or more PURE metals
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Alloy
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A metal alloy that contains Hg (mercury) ?
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Amalgam
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The process of mixing Hg with amalgam alloy powder to create a dental amalgam restoration
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Amalgamation
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What metals are found in a amalgam alloy?
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Ag (silver), Tin (Sn), Copper (Cu)
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An element that ionizes positively in a solution is?
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Pure metal
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What pure metals are used in dentistry?
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gold, mercury, platinum, silver, tin, copper, and zinc
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Metals readily conduct heat and electricity due to the presence of?
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metallic bonds
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T or F
An alloy is usually harder than its constituent metals |
True
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In regards to melting temperatures how do pure metals differ from alloys?
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Pure metals have a set melting point = 1 temp
Alloys usually have a range of temperature |
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the addition of what pure metal can lead to a stronger resistance for corrosion in an alloy?
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Chromium; Cr
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Tf is?
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the solidification temperature of a pure metal on cooling and the melting temperature on heating
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