Amalgam is condensed in order to
1. adapt the amalgam to the cavity walls, floor and margins.
2. develop a uniform compact mass with minimum voids.
3. reduce excess mercury content.
4. overbuild the restoration to allow ‘carve back’ to eliminate the mercury-rich outer layer.

(2) and (4)

(1) (2) (3)

(1) and (3)

All of the above

(4) only