Q: What are alloys that are mostly composed of mercury known as?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Alloys that are mostly composed of mercury are known as amalgams . Amalgams often have special properties that stem from the fact that mercury exists as a liquid at room temperature. As a result, metal amalgams are used for a variety of purposes, including dentistry and the extraction of other pure metals such as gold.

 Choices:

- halogens

- fillings

- compounds

- amalgams


A:
amalgams