Module 2 (Materials and their properties)

Match an example of a ferrous metal

• iron

• zinc

• tin

• copper

Match an example of a non-ferrous alloy

• brass

• iron

• aluminium

• rubber

The mixing of copper and tin is called....

• brass

• lead

• steel

• bronze

 A material’s ability to extend , but still return to their original shape is called

• formability

• elasticity

• strength

• conductivity

..... is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.

• Glass

• Stainless steel

• Lead

• Aluminium

An Alloy is formed by mixing two or more elements, of which at least one must be a metal. A binary alloy is formed when only two elements are mixed together.

• True

• False

Alloys can only contain metals

• True

• False

Which of the following are alloys? (choose 3)

• lead

• brass

• bronze

• aluminium

• stainless steel

What does the property 'Conductivity' mean in relation to metals?

• Ability to conduct heat

• Ability to insulate heat

• Ability to conduct /insulate heat, electricity, light and sound.

• Ability to conduct Electricity

Which metal is commonly used for cutlery, kitchen sinks, door handles?

• tin

• aluminium

• stainless steel

• brass