Properties and uses of some metals
1 mark · EasyDefine the term 'alloy.'
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A mixture of a metal with other metals or carbon.
Also accept: A mixture of metals.; A mixture of a metal with other elements.
Common mistakes: A pure metal.; A compound of metals.
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B1 · 1 mark · Defines alloy as a mixture of a metal with other metals or carbon (or other elements).
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An alloy is a mixture of a metal with other metals or carbon.