alloys

Question 1

State one thing that is different about alloys than metals

Answer 1

they are harder

atoms are upset/jumble up layers of atoms making it more difficult for them to slide over each other .

Question 2

What are alloys?

Answer 2

mixture of 2 metals or one non-metal

Question 3

Name one alloy and what its made form?

Answer 3

steel

iron and carbon

Question 4

State properties of steel and things made form it

Answer 4

stronger,harder
less likely to rust
bridges , engines

Question 5

Name 5 more alloys and their uses and why?

Answer 5

Bronze,medals-harder than copper

Brass,water taps-more malleable than bronze

Gold alloys,jewellery-zinc,copper used to strengthen gold

Aluminium,aircraft-low density important factor for aircraft manufacture.Alloyed to strengthen

Magnalium,make car and aeroplane parts -stronger,lighter and corrodes less easily than pure aluminium