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Alloys are homogeneous mixture of a metal with a metal or nonmetal. Which among the following alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?

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Brass
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Bronze
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Amalgam
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Steel
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Solution

The correct option is C Steel
Iron in its pure form is very soft and rusts. Hence, it is alloyed with another metal to change its properties. Iron mixed with chromium and nickel results in stainless steel. Steel is an alloy of iron primarily with carbon.

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