Alloys as Useful Materials (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are alloys?
What are alloys?
Mixtures of metals & other elements
What are the two main elements in steel?
What are the two main elements in steel?
Iron & carbon
Which property describes low carbon steel?
Which property describes low carbon steel?
Softer & easier to shape
What is low carbon steel commonly used for?
What is low carbon steel commonly used for?
Construction & vehicle manufacturing
Which property describes high carbon steel?
Which property describes high carbon steel?
Harder but more brittle
How do most alloys compare in strength to pure metals?
How do most alloys compare in strength to pure metals?
Stronger than pure metals
Why are aluminium alloys ideal for the aerospace industry?
Why are aluminium alloys ideal for the aerospace industry?
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 & durability
What does 24-carat gold represent?
What does 24-carat gold represent?
Pure gold
What two metals make up brass?
What two metals make up brass?
Copper & zinc
How does brass compare to pure copper?
How does brass compare to pure copper?
More malleable than pure copper
What two metals make up bronze?
What two metals make up bronze?
Copper & tin