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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Chemistry practice

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. For which application is brass often preferred over pure copper due to its increased hardness and corrosion resistance?

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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. For which application is brass often preferred over pure copper due to its increased hardness and corrosion resistance?.

  1. A.Long-distance electrical cables
  2. B.High-temperature heating elements
  3. C.Musical instruments and plumbing fittings
  4. D.Containers for highly reactive chemicals

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