Chemistry 10.3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are ‘Alloys’?
A
Alloys are Mixtures of Metals & Non-Metals Such as Carbon. Not Chemically Combined.
2
Q
Alloys are Often ___ than the Pure Metal. Why?
A
Harder. The Different Shapes & Sizes of the Different Atoms Distort the otherwise Regular Arrangement of Atoms, so it is Harder for the Layers to Slide Over Each other.
3
Q
Pure Gold is…
A
Soft & Malleable.
4
Q
Why is Silver Often Added to Gold?
A
To Make it Stronger.
5
Q
What do you Call Pure Gold?
A
24 Carat Gold.
