Alloys as Useful Materials (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What are alloys?
What are alloys?
Mixtures of metals & other elements
What two elements is steel primarily composed of?
What two elements is steel primarily composed of?
Iron and carbon
Which property describes low carbon steel?
Which property describes low carbon steel?
Softer and easier to shape
What is low carbon steel commonly used for?
What is low carbon steel commonly used for?
Construction and vehicle manufacturing
What property does high carbon steel have?
What property does high carbon steel have?
Harder but more brittle
How do most alloys compare to pure metals in terms of strength?
How do most alloys compare to pure metals in terms of strength?
Alloys are stronger than pure metals
Why are lightweight aluminium alloys ideal for the aerospace industry?
Why are lightweight aluminium alloys ideal for the aerospace industry?
They have lower density than pure aluminium
Why is gold alloyed with other metals for jewellery?
Why is gold alloyed with other metals for jewellery?
To increase hardness and durability
What does 24-carat gold indicate?
What does 24-carat gold indicate?
Pure gold
What two metals make up brass?
What two metals make up brass?
Copper and zinc
How does brass compare to pure copper in terms of malleability?
How does brass compare to pure copper in terms of malleability?
Brass is more malleable
What two metals make up bronze?
What two metals make up bronze?
Copper and tin