Which of the Following Is TRUE Concerning Interstitial Alloys

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE concerning interstitial alloys?

• A) The metal takes on the properties of the foreign atoms once they are present.
• B) Small atoms fit in between the metal atoms in the crystal structure.
• C) Brass is an example of an interstitial alloy.
• D) The foreign atoms present weaken the metallic structure.
• E) They are alloys composed of two nonmetallic elements.

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