Which of the following is not the function of zinc in 2nd  generation amalgam alloy?: (A) Increase plasticity, (B) Decrease brittleness, (C) Act as deoxidizer, (D) Act as scavenger
Answer is A. Traces of zinc (up to 1%) were added to act as a deoxidizer or scavenger for the alloy and to decrease its brittleness.
Reference: Marzouk Operative dentistry, pg-106