An alloy is considered a homogeneous mixture because:

The Correct answer is it exhibits uniform composition throughout.

Key Points

• An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal.
• It is considered a homogeneous mixture because it has a uniform composition throughout.
• This means that the properties and composition of the alloy are the same in every part of the material.
• Examples of alloys include brass (copper and zinc), steel (iron and carbon), and bronze (copper and tin).
• Alloys are used in various applications such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries due to their enhanced properties.
• The ability to combine different elements allows alloys to have improved strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion compared to pure metals.

 Additional Information

•  contains two or more phases
  • A material with two or more phases is a heterogeneous mixture, not homogeneous.
  • In a heterogeneous mixture, different components can be observed separately.
• its components can be separated by filtration
  • Filtration is a method used to separate solid particles from liquids or gases, generally applicable to heterogeneous mixtures.
  • Alloys do not separate into their components through simple physical methods like filtration.
• its components are chemically combined in fixed proportions
  • While alloys are mixtures, not compounds, their components are combined in variable, not fixed, proportions.
  • Compounds have a fixed ratio of elements, whereas alloys can vary in composition to achieve desired properties.