Uses of metals — Paper 1 · IGCSE Chemistry (9-1) 0971

26 Which statement explains why aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft? A It conducts heat well. B It has a low density. C It is a good conductor of electricity. D It is easy to recycle.

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Answer: B

This question in 0971/11 May/June 2018

27 Which row describes the uses of aluminium, copper and mild steel? aluminium copper mild steel A aircraft bodies electrical wiring car bodies B car bodies cooking utensils electrical wiring C electrical wiring aircraft bodies food containers D food containers aircraft bodies cooking utensils

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Answer: A

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2019

27 Which row describes a use of the metal and explains why it is used? metal use reason A aluminium food containers good conductor of electricity B aluminium aircraft wings high density C copper cooking utensils good conductor of heat D copper electricity cables good electrical insulator

1 marks

Answer: C

This question in 0971/11 May/June 2021

27 Which statement about metals and their uses is correct? A Aluminium is used to make food containers because it is resistant to corrosion. B Aluminium is used to make aircraft wings because it is strong and has a high density. C Iron is used to make electrical wires because it is a good insulator of electricity. D Iron is used to make cooking utensils because it is easily recycled.

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Answer: A

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2021

28 Which uses of the metals shown are correct? aluminium stainless steel A aircraft bodies car bodies B car bodies aircraft bodies C chemical plant food containers D food containers cutlery

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0971/11 May/June 2022

28 Which uses of the metals shown are correct? aluminium stainless steel A aircraft bodies car bodies B car bodies aircraft bodies C chemical plant food containers D food containers cutlery

1 marks

Answer: D

This question in 0971/12 May/June 2022

27 Some properties and uses of different metals are shown. metal property use 1 aluminium low density aircraft 2 copper good conductor of electricity electrical wiring 3 copper poor conductor of heat cooking utensils 4 stainless steel corrodes easily cutlery Which rows link a use of the metal to its stated property? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2022

24 Which metal is used in aircraft manufacture because it has a low density? A aluminium B copper C iron D potassium

1 marks

Answer: A

This question in 0971/11 May/June 2023

24 Uses of metals depend on their properties. Which property is necessary for the use given? use of the metal property of the metal A car bodies ductile B cutlery conducts heat C food containers resists corrosion D overhead electrical cables high density

1 marks

Answer: C

This question in 0971/12 May/June 2023

24 Which row describes the properties of a metal that can be used in the manufacture of aircraft? strength density ease of corrosion A high high corrodes easily B high low resists corrosion C low high corrodes easily D low low resists corrosion

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2023

26 Which statement about the uses of metals is correct? A Aluminium is used in the manufacture of overhead electrical cables as it has a high density. B Aluminium is used to make food containers as it conducts electricity. C Stainless steel is used in cutlery because it is resistant to rusting. D Stainless steel is used to make chemical reactors because it is a soft alloy.

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Answer: C

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2023

28 Which row describes two properties and a use of the named metal? metal property 1 property 2 use A aluminium high density resistant food to corrosion containers B aluminium low density good electrical overhead conductivity power cables C copper good electrical low ductility electrical wiring conductivity D copper high low density aircraft melting point manufacture

1 marks

Answer: B

This question in 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2025