Question

Which of the following best describes why purely metallic mixtures are created?
Note: These do not include metalloid elements.

• A. To reduce the damaging effects of rusting of the substance when exposed to air.
• B. To allow for conduction of electricity without any conduction of heat.
• C. To allow a solid to have high tensile strength without being ductile.
• D. To easily dissolve in water that allows for very rapid decomposition in the environment reducing the amount of metals that wind up in landfills.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To reduce the damaging effects of rusting of the substance when exposed to air.

A Metalloid is a type of chemical element which has properties in between, or that are a mixture and the

To reduce the damaging effects of rusting of the substance when exposed to air.