Which of the following elements is alloyed with copper to form brass

Lead

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Silver

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Zinc

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Antimony

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Solution

The correct option is C Zinc
70% Cu and 30% Zn are mixed to form brass which is used in making utensils, artificial jewelry.

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Which of the following elements is alloyed with copper to form brass?

Lead

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Lead

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For preventing corrosion of copper, alloying of copper is done with tin and zinc forming brass and bronze respectively.

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