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AP Chemistry
2.4 Structure of Metals and Alloys
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Brass is a substitutional alloy composed primarily of copper (\(\text{Cu}\)) and zinc (\(\text{Zn}\)). A sample of brass is noticeably harder and less malleable than a sample of pure copper. Which of the following statements best explains this difference in macroscopic properties?

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