Two metals zinc and tin are dissolved separately in definite proportions in molten copper (the primary metal)…

Question

Two metals zinc and tin are dissolved separately in definite proportions in molten copper (the primary metal) to obtain two different alloys respectively known as :

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(C) Brass and Bronze** Zinc dissolved in molten copper gives **brass**, and tin dissolved in molten copper gives **bronze**. ## Explanation The question tests knowledge of common copper-based alloys. Remember: **Brass = Copper + Zinc**; **Bronze = Copper + Tin**. The order in the question is zinc first, then tin — so the answer must be Brass first, then Bronze, making (C) correct. Solder is an alloy of lead and tin, not copper-based.

Science — CBSE Class 10 board question