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Why is the mixture of two metals called mixture and not a compound?
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∙ 12y ago
Steel is a metal alloy, and hence an a heterogeneous mixture by definition. Steel contains other elements such as carbon and nickel. That being said an alloy can also be considered a substance. Substances can be pure/elemental or chemical mixtures.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoTo be defined as a mineral, a substance needs to be naturally occurring in nature. Although some metal alloys do occur naturally, steel is not one of them. Steel is a man-made alloy (a combination of iron and carbon).
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∙ 12y agoBecause the metals still retain their individual properties and can be separated by physical means.
For the metals to be a compound they must be chemically bonded. If it is just two metals melted together that is a mixture
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Is an alloy a compound or mixture?
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals.
Is silver zincide a compound?
no, two metals cant form compound themselves but can form mixture called alloy. so there is no silver zincide
A mixture of metals?
I think there called transition metals but im not 100% positive.ALLOY. A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, is called an alloy.
Is brass an element or a compound or mixture?
Brass is a mixture. It is an alloy consisting of copper and zinc. The atoms of the two metals are mixed together but they do not form a new compound. The proportions of the two metals can be altered to give brass of varying properties and characteristics for different uses and applications.
Is bronze is mixture or a compound?
Mixture, because the elements are not chemical combined together.
Is an alloy a compound or mixture?
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals.
Is silver zincide a compound?
no, two metals cant form compound themselves but can form mixture called alloy. so there is no silver zincide
When 2 metals are mixed together does this make a compound?
No: Two metals mixed together form a special kind of homogeneous mixture called an "alloy".
Is a quarter made up of an element or a compound?
A quarter is actually made up of two elements, nickel and copper. This is not a compound, it is a mixture (mixtures of metals are called alloys).
What is the mixture of two metals called?
an alloy
What is a mix of metals called?
A mixture of two or more metals is called an alloy. Alloys make sure that the end product has the combined desirable qualities of each of the metals that have been used.
A mixture of metals?
I think there called transition metals but im not 100% positive.ALLOY. A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, is called an alloy.
When two or more substances are combined is it called a compound or mixture?
when two elements combine, its called a compound. when when two things like water and koolaid mix combine, its a mixture!
A solid solution that is a mixture with two metals is called?
An Alloy
Is brass an element or a compound or mixture?
Brass is a mixture. It is an alloy consisting of copper and zinc. The atoms of the two metals are mixed together but they do not form a new compound. The proportions of the two metals can be altered to give brass of varying properties and characteristics for different uses and applications.
What is called two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined?
Two or more substances mixed together but not chemically combined form a mixture.
What is a solution of two or more solids called?
If the two solids are both metals, then the result is an alloy. However, cast iron for example is a mixture of carbon and iron, so technically it may be an alloy. But a car tyre is made of rubber, chalk, sulphur, rosin, etc. I guess the only answer for this is a mixture. If the two metals are in fluid solution, then it is a mixture.
