Brass is an alloy made of 75 % copper and 25 % zinc
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Brass is an alloy made of 75 % copper and 25 % zinc. The melting point of copper is 1085 °C and the melting point of zinc is 907 °C. Which statement about the melting point of the alloy is correct?
(1) The melting point of the alloy will be between 907 and 1085 °C.
(2) The melting point of the alloy will be higher than 1085 °C.
(3) The melting point of the alloy will be lower than 907 °C.
(4) The melting point of the alloy cannot be determined from the information in the question.