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Metals and Alloys

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Brass is an alloy of which two metals?

a)

Copper

b)

Iron

c)

Aluminium

d)

Zinc

2.

Explain how metal is sourced.

4 lines
3.

Which of these metals would rust easily?

a)

Cast Iron

b)

Low-Carbon Steel

c)

Zinc

d)

Copper

4.

What colour does copper turn when it oxidises?

a)

Green

b)

Brown

c)

Bronze

d)

Blue

5.

Which of these metals are ferrous?

a)

Cast Iron

b)

Zinc

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

6.

Explain the term alloy.

4 lines
7.

Name the 5 terms used to describe forces that can act on a material.

4 lines
8.

Name the 6R's of sustainability.

4 lines
9.

Steel is a ferrous metal composed of which two elements?

a)

Iron

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Zinc

d)

Carbon

10.

Name a stock form of metal.

(a)  

11.

What is added to iron in stainless steel to prevent corrosion?

a)

Chromium

b)

Zinc

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

12.

Which metal is heavier?

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminium

13.

Select the properties of copper.

a)

Good conductor

b)

Welds easily

c)

Does not corrode

d)

Rusts easily

14.

Why is zinc used to galvanize steel?

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15.

High-Sped Steel is often used for?

a)

Car Bonnets

b)

Drill Bits

c)

Cutlery

d)

Electrical Components

16.

Which category of metal is more likely to corrode/rust?

a)

Ferrous Metals

b)

Non-Ferrous Metals

17.

Select the Non-Ferrous metals.

a)

Zinc

b)

Aluminium

c)

Tin

d)

Steel

18.

Name an example of an Alloy.

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19.

Tin is commonly used for.

a)

Electrical components

b)

Food cans

c)

Car parts

d)

Drill bits

20.

What type of metal is pictured?

(a)