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CSEC Chemistry · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(i)

Manganese is above hydrogen in the electrochemical series. Duralumin, an alloy of manganese, contains 95% aluminium, 4% copper and traces of magnesium and manganese.

Explain why metals are often combined to make alloys.

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