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4.2a Metals & Metallic Alloys L1 Retrieval

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is ore?

a)

Rock found in the earths crust

b)

Rock that contains metal that can be economically extracted

c)

Rock that is found deep in the earth's mantle

d)

Rock that contains minerals

2.

The two different ways of extracting metal form ore are _____&_____

(a)  

3.

Why might electrolysis be used instead of smelting?

a)

Electrolysis is faster than smelting

b)

Electrolysis is most inexpensive

c)

Electrolysis is used on highly reactive metals that form strong bonds within the ore.

d)

Electrolysis is used on low reactive metals that form weak bonds within the ore

4.

The rate at which a metal cools can affect the grain size. True or false, a quickly cooled metal increases brittleness while decreasing tensile strength, toughness and ductility

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Work hardening increases the hardness of a metal. What property does work hardening also increase?

a)

Malleability

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Ductility

6.

What is the purpose of annealing metal and when does metal need to be annealed?

a)

Annealing is used to remove dents after work hardening

b)

Annealing is used to toughen the metal after work hardening

c)

Annealing is used to soften the metal after work hardening

d)

Annealing is used to harden the metal after tempering

7.

Why are metals not useful in their pure form and need to be alloyed?

a)

Most metals are too soft and brittle

b)

Most metals are too tough and brittle

c)

Most metals are too hard and difficult to shape

d)

Most metals are too expensive

8.

True or false, annealing regrows a new grain structure (recystallisation) which allows it to be further work hardened.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or false, metal cannot be recycled indefinitely because it degrades in quality

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Recycled aluminium uses _____ less energy than mining and processing bauxite.

a)

65%

b)

75%

c)

85%

d)

95%