Alloys (Paper 1) Flashcards

1
Q

Why are alloys harder than pure metals?

A

Pure metals are malleable (easily shaped by hammering) because they have a regular arrangement of identical atoms. The layers can slide over eachother.

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2
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How are alloys made?

A

By adding another element to a metal. Could be a non-metal or a metal.

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3
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What do the different sized atoms in an alloy do?

A

They make it more difficult for the layers to slide over eachother.

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4
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What is steel made of?

A

Iron and Carbon

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5
Q

What is bronze made of?

A

Copper and Tin

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6
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What is brass made of?

A

Copper and Zinc

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7
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What is magnalium made of?

A

Aluminium and Magnesium

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