A metal alloy, such as brass, is
A) a compound.
B) a heterogeneous mixture.
C) a homogeneous mixture.
D) an element.

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A metal alloy is a homogeneous mixture because it is composed of two or more metals that are completely blended together. It is not a compound because it does not have a specific chemical formula, and it is not an element because it is composed of different types of atoms. It is also not a heterogeneous mixture because the composition is the same throughout the alloy.

A Metal Alloy, Such as Brass, Is