Lesson 4.10.3.2

4.10.3.2 Alloys as useful materials Quiz: AQA Chemistry, Unit 10

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The 20 questions

  1. Bronze is an alloy of which metals?

    • Iron and carbon
    • Gold and silver
    • Copper and zinc
    • Copper and tin
  2. Brass is an alloy of which metals?

    • Copper and zinc
    • Copper and tin
    • Iron and nickel
    • Aluminium and magnesium
  3. Which metals are commonly alloyed with gold for jewellery use?

    • Iron and carbon
    • Zinc and nickel
    • Tin and lead
    • Silver and copper
  4. What does 24 carat mean for gold?

    • 75 percent gold
    • 0 percent gold
    • 100 percent pure gold
    • 50 percent gold
  5. What percentage of gold is in 18 carat gold?

    • 100 percent
    • 18 percent
    • 50 percent
    • 75 percent
  6. What physical property is characteristic of high carbon steel?

    • Resistant to corrosion
    • Low density
    • Strong but brittle
    • Soft and easily shaped
  7. What physical property is characteristic of low carbon steel?

    • High density
    • Soft and shaped easily
    • Strong and brittle
    • Brittle and hard
  8. Stainless steels contain which two metals?

    • Lead and silver
    • Tin and zinc
    • Sodium and chlorine
    • Chromium and nickel
  9. What is the key physical property of aluminium alloys?

    • High density
    • Brittle structure
    • Low density
    • High melting point
  10. Which application specifically suits an aluminium alloy?

    • Jewellery settings
    • Cutting tools
    • Bridge cables
    • Aircraft parts
  11. What metals are mixed with iron to make stainless steel?

    • Copper and tin
    • Copper and zinc
    • Chromium and nickel
    • Silver and zinc
  12. A knife must be hard and resist corrosion. Which material suits best?

    • Gold
    • Brass
    • Low carbon steel
    • Stainless steel
  13. Car body panels must be easily shaped. Which steel is most suitable?

    • Brass
    • High carbon steel
    • Low carbon steel
    • Bronze
  14. A 9 carat gold piece contains what percentage of gold?

    • 75 percent
    • 9 percent
    • 37.5 percent
    • 50 percent
  15. A 14 carat gold piece contains approximately what percentage of gold?

    • 75 percent
    • 14 percent
    • 100 percent
    • About 58 percent
  16. What percentage of gold is found in 18 carat gold jewellery?

    • 25%
    • 100%
    • 50%
    • 75%
  17. What is the ratio of gold to other metals in 18 carat gold?

    • 1 : 3
    • 4 : 1
    • 2 : 1
    • 3 : 1
  18. Which steel type is strong but brittle?

    • Mild steel
    • High carbon steel
    • Low carbon steel
    • Stainless steel
  19. Bronze is an alloy of copper combined with which metal?

    • Zinc
    • Tin
    • Iron
    • Nickel
  20. Brass is an alloy of copper combined with which metal?

    • Zinc
    • Tin
    • Carbon
    • Chromium

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