Metals

Question 1

Difference between ferrous and non ferrous

Answer 1

Ferrous: contain iron
Non: Doesn’t contain iron, this makes them malleable and resistant to corrosion.

Ferrous: magnetic
Non: not magnetic. This makes it good for electronic devices and wiring

Ferrous: harder than non ferrous.

Question 2

Name 3 ferrous metals

Answer 2

Cast iron, low carbon steel, high carbon steel.

Question 3

Name 3 non ferrous metals

Answer 3

Aluminium, copper, zinc.

Question 4

What is an alloy?

Answer 4

It is a metal formed by mixing together two or more metals to produce a new natal that improved characteristics and properties.

Question 5

Aluminium

Name, composition, properties, uses

Answer 5

Aluminium, pure metal, greyish white and malleable, aircraft and boats.

Question 6

Copper

Name, composition, properties, uses

Answer 6

Copper, pure metal, good heat and conductivity and resistance, wiring and motors.

Question 7

Cast iron

Name, composition, properties, uses

Answer 7

Cast iron, pure metal, low cost and corrosion and resistance, pipes and ship anchor.

Question 8

Zinc

Name, composition, properties, uses

Answer 8

Zinc, alloy, blush white and conductor, aluminium and solder.

Question 9

Tin

Name, composition, properties, uses

Answer 9

Tin, pure metal, soft and pliable, cans and coat other material.