Alloys

Question 1

What is an alloy?

Answer 1

An alloy is a combination of metals combined with one or more other elements.

Question 2

What are the benefits of making alloys?

Answer 2

1. The metal will be stronger
2. It can be adapted to what type of material you want
3. They can withstand heat
4. They are more durable

Question 3

Why are alloys stronger?

Answer 3

In normal metals, the metal atoms can slide around easily, but in alloys, the metal atoms cannot slide as easily.

Question 4

What causes corrosion?

Answer 4

Oxygen and water. (there are more, but these chemicals are the main ones)

Question 5

What is the equation for corrosion?

Answer 5

iron + oxygen —-> iron oxide

(yields)