WorksheetsMetals and alloys
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Brass is an alloy made of
copper and zinc
copper and tin
copper and nickel
copper and aluminum
In steel, iron is mixed with small amounts of …
carbon
copper
tin
aluminum
Bicycle parts are normally made of this alloy
duralumin
bronze
brass
pewter
Brass is an alloy of which two metals?
Copper
Iron
Aluminium
Zinc
Which of these metals would rust easily?
Cast Iron
Low-Carbon Steel
Zinc
Copper
What colour does copper turn when it oxidises?
Green
Brown
Bronze
Blue
Which of these metals are ferrous?
Cast Iron
Zinc
Aluminium
Copper
Explain the term alloy.
Which metal is heavier?
Steel
Aluminium
Select the properties of copper.
Good conductor
Welds easily
Does not corrode
Rusts easily
Which category of metal is more likely to corrode/rust?
Ferrous Metals
Non-Ferrous Metals
Select the Non-Ferrous metals.
Zinc
Aluminium
Tin
Steel
What type of metal is pictured?
(a)
Ductile metals …
Will stretch without being damaged
Can be drawn or stretched out into long wires
Will never break
Include examples such as copper
Metals are shiny, good conductors, malleable and ductile
True
False
Is copper a metal or an alloy?
Metal
Alloy
Ferrous metals contain iron and never rust
True
False
Alloys are created to improve the working properties and appearance of metals, they are made by cobining two or more elements.
True
False
Alloys can only contain metals
True
False
What does the property 'Conductivity' mean in relation to metals?
Ability to conduct heat
Ability to conduct Electricity
Ability to insulate heat
Ability to conduct heat, electricity, light and sound
Ability to conduct /insulate heat, electricity, light and sound.
