During amalgamation, trituration is done to_____________?

Correct answer: B. Coat the alloy particle with mercury

  • A. Dissolve the alloy in mercury
  • B. Coat the alloy particle with mercury
  • C. Remove excess mercury from the amalgam
  • D. Dissolve Hg in alloy

Explanation

During trituration, mercury wets and coats the alloy particles, allowing the surface elements to react and form the amalgam matrix. Trituration does not simply dissolve the whole alloy in mercury or remove excess mercury.

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