Iron is mixed with carbon, nickel and chromium to form the alloy called ______.
A
brass
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B
bronze
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C
stainless steel
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D
aluminium oxide
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Solution
The correct option is C stainless steel An alloy is a substance formed by mixing two or more metals or metals with non metals, in a fixed proportion. Stainless steel is an alloy formed by mixing iron with nickel, chromium and carbon.