Copper alloys containing a large amount of __________ are called bronze.
A. lead
B. phosphorus
C. tin
D. iron
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The correct option is C. tin
To elaborate: Bronze is a copper alloy that contains a large amount of tin. Bronze also contains smaller amounts of materials like lead, zinc, phosphorus, etc. They are different variations present depending on the composition.