A) Tin
B) Mercury
C) Lead
D) Zinc
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The correct answer is B) Mercury.
Almost all metals can form amalgams with mercury, the notable exceptions being iron, platinum, tungsten, and tantalum. Silver and gold amalgams are used to fill tooth cavities in dentistry.
Metallic amalgams are also used in many other applications including electrical switches, dental fillings, and chemical catalysts.