iGCSE Chemistry Multiple Choice (Extended) : 9.3 Alloys and their properties: Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

 Different types of steel alloys are manufactured by changing the percentage of carbon in the alloy.
The properties of four steel alloys are shown.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

 Which description of brass is correct?
A alloy
B compound
C element
D non-metal

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

 The diagrams show the structure of two substances used to make electrical conductors.

Which statement correctly describes X and Y?

A. X is a pure metal and Y is a compound.
B. X is a pure metal and Y is an alloy.
C. X is a solid and Y is a liquid.
D. X is harder and stronger than Y.

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

Question

 Which statements about the metal zinc are correct?
1 It is extracted from the ore bauxite.

2 It is used to galvanise steel.

3 It is used to make the alloy brass.

4 It reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas.

A 2 and 3 only                       B 1, 2 and 4                                C 1, 3 and 4                                           D 2, 3 and 4

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

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