Brass : made of zinc in copper
Steel: made of carbon in iron
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Stainless steel is an example of a solid solution, where atoms of different elements (such as iron and chromium) are mixed together at the atomic level to form a single solid phase with a uniform structure.
Yes, solid mixtures can be solutions if the components are able to form a homogeneous mixture at the molecular level. For example, if a solid solute dissolves in a solid solvent to form a single phase, it can be considered a solid solution. An example of this is when salt (solute) dissolves in water (solvent) to form a homogeneous mixture.
No, not all solutions are liquid. Solutions can exist in various states of matter, including solid, liquid, and gas. For example, a common solid solution is brass, which is a mixture of copper and zinc.
An example of a solution where the solute and solvent are not easily distinguishable is a metal alloy, such as bronze. In bronze, copper is the solvent and tin is the solute, but they are completely mixed at the atomic level, resulting in a uniform composition throughout the mixture.
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