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Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

What is a characteristic of ferrous metals?

a)

They are light in weight.

b)

They do not contain iron.

c)

They are not magnetic.

d)

They are prone to rust.

2.

Which of the following is a use of cast iron?

a)

Jewellery

b)

Manhole covers

c)

Bike frames

d)

Electrical wires

3.

What property does high-carbon steel have?

a)

It is corrosion resistant.

b)

It is hard but brittle.

c)

It is light in weight.

d)

It is extremely malleable.

4.

Which metal is known for being an excellent electrical conductor?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Copper

c)

Cast iron

d)

Stainless steel

5.

What is a property of aluminium?

a)

It is magnetic.

b)

It is heavy and strong.

c)

It is a poor conductor of heat.

d)

It is corrosion resistant.

6.

Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?

a)

High-carbon steel

b)

Cast iron

c)

Copper

d)

Low-carbon steel

7.

What is an alloy?

a)

A metal that is not magnetic

b)

A metal that contains iron

c)

A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal

d)

A pure metal

8.

What is a use of stainless steel?

a)

Bike frames

b)

Plumbing fittings

c)

Cutlery

d)

Drink cans

9.

Which metal oxidises to a green colour?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminium

c)

Brass

d)

Silver

10.

What is a property of brass?

a)

It is gold coloured but darkens when oxidised.

b)

It is silver when polished.

c)

It is a ferrous metal.

d)

It is extremely malleable.

11.

Which metal is used for making jewellery due to its properties?

a)

Cast iron

b)

Bronze

c)

Silver

d)

Aluminium

12.

What is a common use for low-carbon steel?

a)

Jewellery

b)

Nuts and bolts

c)

Saucepans

d)

Electrical wires

13.

Which of the following metals is known for its excellent resistance to corrosion?

a)

Copper

b)

Cast iron

c)

High-carbon steel

d)

Stainless steel

14.

What is a property of bronze?

a)

It is magnetic.

b)

It is light in weight.

c)

It is harder than brass and corrosion resistant.

d)

It is a ferrous metal.

15.

Which of the following is a use of aluminium?

a)

Bearings

b)

Locks and doorknobs

c)

Saucepans

d)

Manhole covers