Alloys & their Properties

What is an alloy?

• A pure metal

• A non-metal compound

• A mixture of two or more elements

• A mixture of two or more metals

Structure A represents particles in an alloy whereas structure B represents particles in a pure metal.

Which property can be enhanced by making an alloy?

• Solubility

• Radioactivity

• Strength

• Transparency

Bronze is an alloy of ________

• copper and zinc

• copper and tin

• carbon and tin

• carbon and zinc

Alloys are made to improve the properties of metals. True or False?

Which alloy is used to make surgical equipments?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of alloys?

• They are usually stronger

• They are more resistant to corrosion

• They are always cheaper than pure metals

• They can be designed for specific uses

Which alloy can be used to make musical instruments?