Is steel an element, compound, or mixture?

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The question is asking whether steel is classified as an element, a compound, or a mixture. Steel is an alloy primarily made of iron and carbon, which makes it a mixture of metals rather than a pure substance.

Answer

Homogeneous mixture

The final answer is that steel is a homogeneous mixture.

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The final answer is that steel is a homogeneous mixture.

More Information

Steel is primarily composed of iron and carbon, and it can also include other elements. These components do not chemically combine but are distributed uniformly, forming a homogeneous mixture.

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Confusing steel as a compound rather than a mixture is a common mistake. Compounds have chemically bonded elements whereas mixtures do not.

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