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Metals

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is NOT a ferrous metal

a)

Mild Steel

b)

Aluminum

c)

Tool Steel

d)

Cast Iron

2.

Which one of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

Tin

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Steel

3.

Metal naturally occurs in the earths crust. In its natural state, what is the mixture of metal and rock known as?

(a)  

4.

Which of these is a suitable method of extracting Aluminum from Bauxite?

a)

Smelting

b)

Electrolysis

c)

Crushing

d)

Melting

5.

What does the term ductile mean?

a)

Can be hammered into shape.

b)

Resists corrosion

c)

Can be easily crushed

d)

Can be drawn/stretcher into a wire

6.

What does the term malleable mean?

a)

Can be hammered into shape

b)

Brittle

c)

Can be easily crushed

d)

Can be drawn into a wire.

7.

Name the meatal from the characteristics: Lightweight, ductile, good strength to weight ratio.

(a)  

8.

Name the metal from the characteristic's: Soft, Malleable and a good conductor.

(a)  

9.

What are the disadvantages of ferrous metals?

a)

Soft and malleable.

b)

Can rust when exposed to oxygen and water

c)

Brittle

d)

Conducts electricity

10.

What is added to steel to increase its strength?

a)

Carbon

b)

Bauxite

c)

Phosphorous

d)

Nitrogen