Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 2.25C-2.27C
Uses of Metals & Alloys
The uses of common metals and why alloys are often more useful than pure metals.
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Uses of Metals & Alloys
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Spec 2.25C-2.27C
What you need to know
- Link a metal's uses to its properties
- Say what an alloy is
- Explain why alloys are harder than pure metals
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Answer each question before opening the answer.
What is an alloy and why is it harder than the pure metal?
A mixture of a metal with other elements; the different-sized atoms distort the layers so they cannot slide easily.
Give an example of an alloy and what it contains.
Steel (iron + carbon) or brass (copper + zinc).
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