Chapter 18, Problem 12RQ

What is an alloy?

To determine

The detail about the materials called an alloy.

Answer to Problem 12RQ

An alloy is a combined form of number of metallic elements.

Explanation of Solution

The elements in a periodic table are broadly classified into two main parts; those are metals and non-metals.

The metals are the elements having good electrical and heat conductivity. But some metals are soft in nature in their pure form.

Thus the pure metals are mixed with some other element and the combined product is formed with some distinct nature with an enhanced physical nature than that of pure metal. The product so formed by the combination of two or more metals is called an alloy.

Conclusion:

Thus, an alloy is a mixture composed of two or more metallic elements composed to enhance the physical nature of a pure metal.