How are atoms in a substitutional alloy arranged?
A) In micro-clusters within the greater solid.
B) In precise, geometric arrays.
C) Those of one element replace those of the major element.
D) Those of one element fit into the interstices formed by the major element.
E) In planes, known as slips.

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In a substitutional alloy, atoms of one element replace those of the major element in the lattice structure, maintaining the overall crystal structure but altering the composition.

How Are Atoms in a Substitutional Alloy Arranged