Question

An alloy is a specific type of substance that can best be described by which of the following?

• A. An alloy is a mixture of various metals that can also contain non-metal elements.
• B. An alloy is a compound made of different types of metals.
• C. An alloy can only contain metals from the transition elements.
• D. An alloy can only contain two pure metals mixed in even quantities.

Answer 1

The correct option is A An alloy is a mixture of various metals that can also contain non-metal elements.

Ans : (A) An alloy is a mixture of various metals that can also contain non-metals elements.

Eg : Steel is an alloy of iron (metal) and carbon (non-metal).