Combined Science GCSE

Alloys

What Alloys means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Alloys

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Made by mixing pure metals with other metals, these are harder than the pure metals.

AQA · Properties of metals and alloys (study guide)

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Properties of metals and alloys (AQA GCSE)

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Pure metals

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