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Brass is a mixture of ______.


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Copper

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Zinc

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Solution

Alloys

  • An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal.
  • Properties of metals can be enhanced by the addition of certain metals or elements.

Brass

  • It is an alloy of 66%copper and 34% zinc.
  • So, brass is an example of a homogeneous mixture.
  • Brass is a solution of the molten copper in molten zinc.

So, Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc metals.


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