An alloy is a metallic material that is composed of two or more elements, usually at least one of which is a metal. The combination of elements gives the alloy improved properties such as strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Examples of alloys include steel (iron + carbon), brass (copper + zinc), and bronze (copper + tin).

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An Alloy Is a

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An alloy is a

A) a mineral containing two or more metals.
B) pure metal.
C) heterogeneous mixture of two metals.
D) metallic material that is composed of two or more elements.
E) nonmetal with some properties of a metal.

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