why is alloy considered a mixture and not a solution ?

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An alloy is a solidified 'mixture' of two metals as there is no chemical interaction between the constituent elements.
e.g. Brass (Zn+Cu)
Bronze (Cu+Sn)

In a solution there is a chemical interaction (e,g NaCl in Water) between the solute and the solvent.

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