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- a(n)__________ is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements,
especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
alloy
ionic bond
covalent bond
transition metal
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An alloy is a combination of metals (or metals with non - metals) to enhance properties like strength or corrosion resistance. An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond (electrostatic attraction between ions), a covalent bond is another type of chemical bond (sharing of electrons), and a transition metal is a type of element in the periodic table. The description in the question matches the definition of an alloy.
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Alloy