What property of alloys make them ideal for developing new materials?

A. The size of the atoms involved is directly related to the electrical conductivity.
B. Alloys are very rigid and are extremely resistant to chemical decomposition.
C. The characteristics of the material change depending on how much of each component is present.
D. all of the above
E. none of the above


Answer: C

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