13.
The most important physical properties of amalgam are:
a. Flow and __________________.
b. _________________________ change.
c.
______________________ strength.
14.
At 50 percent mercury content, the compression strength of amalgam is:
a. 30,000 psi.
b. 52,000 psi.
c.
100,000 psi.
15.
Which of the following is an advantage of amalgam?
a. As it ages, corrosion products form along the interface of the restoration and
the tooth.
b. It conducts heat or cold readily.
c.
The color does not match the color of the teeth.
d. It will tarnish with time.
16.
Select the result that is NOT caused by undertrituration.
a. Lengthened setting time
b. Increased expansion.
c.
Weakened amalgam.
d. Increased shrinkage.
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