Alloying a Metal Is Done to

question 8

Multiple Choice

Alloying a metal is done to

• A)make its extraction from its ore easier.
• B)convert the metal to an oxide.
• C)disguise the true identity of the metal.
• D)prepare ultrapure metal samples.
• E)enhance properties like conductivity.

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