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 sample of brass contains 70% copper and 30% zinc by mass. Calculate the mass of copper in 200 g of brass.

Describe the difference between substitutional and interstitial alloys.

Describe the effect of adding carbon to iron to form steel.

Describe the process of making an alloy by fusion.

Explain why alloys are less malleable than pure metals.

Explain why alloys are often stronger than pure metals.

Explain why pure gold is not used for making jewelry.

Explain why solder is used to join electrical wires.

Explain why some alloys are used in making jewelry instead of pure metals.

Name one property of duralumin that makes it suitable for use in aircraft construction.