Question

    What are the primary elements that make up the alloy

    brass?
    A Copper and Silver Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Iron and Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Copper and Zinc Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gold and Tin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Brass is an alloy made up primarily of copper (around 65%) and zinc (around 35%). It is considered to be a homogeneous mixture because all of its elements are evenly distributed throughout its structure—one part of the material has essentially the same composition as any other part of it.

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