What are solid-solid solutions like brass and bronze called?
- Correct Answer: alloys
- amalgams
- oxides
- mixtures
Explanation: Solid-solid solutions such as brass, bronze, and sterling silver are called alloys. Bronze (composed mainly of copper with added tin) was widely used in making weapons in times past dating back to at least 2400 B. C. This metal alloy was hard and tough, but was eventually replaced by iron.
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