_______ is an example of an alloy, being a homogeneous mixture of copper and zinc .

Brass

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Steel

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Both a and b

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The correct option is B Brass
Brass is an example of an alloy, being a homogeneous mixture of copper and zinc. The purpose of alloying is to produce desired properties in a metal that naturally lacks them. Brass, for example, is harder than copper and has a more gold-like color.

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