Question

Question 22
An alloy is:
(a) an element.
(b) a compound.
(c) a homogeneous mixture.
(d) a heterogeneous mixture.

Answer 1

Option (c) is correct.

An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or metals and nonmetal or metalloid elements. They are formed by combining the elements in their molten state, in a specific proportion.

Alloys have superior properties such as strength, hardness, durability, ductility, tensile strength as compared to the participating elements, especially metals.