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Uses of Metals

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is iron a useful metal?

a)

It is useful because it is hard and strong.

b)

It is useful because it rusts easily.

c)

It is useful because it is very light.

d)

It is useful because it is very brittle.

2.

What is the one problem with iron?

a)

It rusts easily.

b)

It is too light.

c)

It is a liquid at room temperature.

d)

It is very rare.

3.

Why is gold used in the manufacture of jewellery?

a)

It is heavy.

b)

It is malleable.

c)

It has lustre and never goes dull

d)

It is magnetic.

4.

What metal was used to manufacture this box?

a)

silver

b)

gold

c)

copper

d)

nickle

5.

What metal is used in electrical wires?

a)

copper

b)

silver

c)

gold

d)

iron

6.

Why is copper used to manufacture electrical wires?

a)

It is used because it is ductile, malleable and is a good conductor of electricity.

b)

It is used because it has lustre.

c)

It is used because it is ductile, brittle and a good conductor of electricity.

d)

It is used because it is magnetic.

7.

Which metal is used in the aircraft industry as it is very light?

a)

aluminium

b)

copper

c)

iron

d)

brass