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Alloys and Their Properties

Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals

Alloys and Their Properties starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Alloys and Their Properties. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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A student is given two samples: one of pure copper and one of brass. The student notices that brass is harder and more resistant to corrosion. Explain why this is the case.
Describe how the process of alloying can affect the malleability of a metal.
Describe one reason why alloys are used instead of pure metals in making coins.
Describe the difference between a substitutional alloy and an interstitial alloy.
Explain why adding carbon to iron produces steel with different properties.
Explain why alloys are often more resistant to corrosion than pure metals.
Explain why pure gold is not used for making jewelry.
Name one use of the alloy brass.
Name the alloy formed by mixing mercury with another metal.