c6.1.10 alloys

Question 1

alloy

Answer 1

a mixture of a metal and another element

Question 2

name 4 elements

Answer 2

steel, solder, brass, bronze

Question 3

what is steel made up of

Answer 3

mainly iron fused with carbon

Question 4

uses of steel

Answer 4

buildings, cars, bridges

Question 5

what is solder made up of

Answer 5

tin and copper

Question 6

uses of solder

Answer 6

joining electrical components and copper pipes

Question 7

what is brass made up of

Answer 7

copper and zinc

Question 8

uses of brass

Answer 8

musical instruments and coins

Question 9

what is bronze made up of

Answer 9

copper and tin

Question 10

uses of bronze

Answer 10

bells, propellers for ships

Question 11

why does solder need to be made?

Answer 11

copper melts at quite high temperatures, however if you mix them, it can melt at 227 degrees.

Question 12

properties of brass

Answer 12

brass is stronger stronger than copper at conducting electricity.
it resists corrosion
antibacterial properties

Question 13

properties bronze

Answer 13

resists corrosion
stronger and harder than copper
molten bronze expands slightly, making it good for being coins
also has antibacterial properties