Suppose a solid solution is formed between two substances, one whose particles are very large and the other whose particles are very small. What kind of solid solution is this likely to be?
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The given solid solution is the example of interstitial solid solution.
For eg tungsten carbide, where tungsten atoms are arranged in a face centered cubic pattern with carbon atoms in octahedral holes.
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