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What is an alloy?

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Alloys and their properties

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What is an alloy?.

  1. A.A pure metal
  2. B.A mixture of metals and non-metals
  3. C.A type of chemical compound
  4. D.A single element

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Composition of Alloys

Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc. Stainless steel is an alloy that includes iron, chromium, nickel, and carbon.

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    State What two metals make up brass?

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