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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these is NOT a ferrous metal
Mild Steel
Aluminum
Tool Steel
Cast Iron
Which one of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity?
Tin
Iron
Copper
Steel
Metal naturally occurs in the earths crust. In its natural state, what is the mixture of metal and rock known as?
(a)
Which of these is a suitable method of extracting Aluminum from Bauxite?
Smelting
Electrolysis
Crushing
Melting
What does the term ductile mean?
Can be hammered into shape.
Resists corrosion
Can be easily crushed
Can be drawn/stretcher into a wire
What does the term malleable mean?
Can be hammered into shape
Brittle
Can be easily crushed
Can be drawn into a wire.
Name the meatal from the characteristics: Lightweight, ductile, good strength to weight ratio.
(a)
Name the metal from the characteristic's: Soft, Malleable and a good conductor.
(a)
What are the disadvantages of ferrous metals?
Soft and malleable.
Can rust when exposed to oxygen and water
Brittle
Conducts electricity
What is added to steel to increase its strength?
Carbon
Bauxite
Phosphorous
Nitrogen
