GCSE Chemistry – Alloys

Last updated: 15/04/2020
WJEC GCSE Science – Double science higher Bonding, structure and properties GCSE Chemistry – Alloys

Learning Objectives

-I can describe the structure of an alloy
-I can describe how the structure of an alloy relates to its properties

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  1. What is the definition of a pure metal?

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  2. What is the definition of an alloy?

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  3. What are alloys made from?

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  4. Describe the layers of atoms within an alloy.

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  5. Describe the strength of alloys compared to pure metals.

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  6. What is aluminium used to make?

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  7. Describe the density of aluminium.

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  8. What type of aluminium alloy can be used to build aeroplanes?

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  9. Why are we able to make many different forms of aluminium alloys?

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  10. Which of the following is a copper alloy?

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  11. Which of the following is a copper alloy?

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  12. Which type of metal does brass contain?

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  13. Which type of metal does bronze contain?

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  14. What is bronze used to make?

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  15. What are stainless steels?

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  16. Steel is an alloy. What metal is it made from?

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  17. Steel is an alloy. What metal is it made from?

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  18. Describe the corrosion of stainless steels.

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  19. Describe the strength of high carbon steels.

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  20. Describe the strength of low carbon steels.

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  21. Describe the bendability of a high carbon steel.

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  22. Describe the bendability of a low carbon steel.

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  23. What other metal is added to gold to form an alloy that creates jewellery?

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  24. Why is an alloy of gold used to make jewellery instead of pure gold?

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  25. Why is pure iron not used?

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