Metals

Question 1

Aluminium

Answer 1

Lightweight, resistant to corrosion, expensive, not as strong as steel
-Used for Cans, aeroplane bodies, ladders

Question 2

Zinc

Answer 2

Not very strong, resists corrosion
-used for coating steel, eg. on nails, watering cans and buckets

Question 3

Copper

Answer 3

Fairly soft, malleable, ductile, electrical coductor
-used for circuit wires, pipe

Question 4

Brass(coppper and zinc)

Answer 4

Strong, resists corrosion, malleable, ductile, electrical conductor
-used for door handles, taps, locks and electrical parts

Question 5

Silver

Answer 5

Soft, malleable, ductile, electrical conductor, expensive
-used for casting, jewellery, expensive cutlery

Question 6

Pewter

Answer 6

Soft, cheaper than silver
-used for casting, jewellery, small ornaments