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Is an alloy a compound

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No, it's a mixture because of the following reasons:

(i) It shows the properties of it's components.

(ii) Has variable composition as in the case of brass the amoint of zinc can vary from 20 to 20 percent.

(iii) The particles of different metals do not combine chemically with each other.
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