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What is copper (Cu) combined with to make bronze? Why is this done? *

A. Mixed with gold to make it stronger


B. Mixed with gold to make it weaker


C. Mixed with tin to make it weaker


D. Mixed with tin to make it stronger


E. Mixed with silver to make it stronger


F. Mixed with silver to make it weaker

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Answer:

D. Mixed with tin to make it stronger

Step-by-step explanation:

When copper (Cu) combined with Tin(Sn) they make bronze. The product which these two elements form when combined with each other is called "Alloy" which is the Bronze that was mentioned in the question.

Why is this done?

This is done to produce an "Alloy" and alloy is usually used because it is stronger.

Industries prefer alloy in situation where they need strongness that they cannot find in a single element.

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