Uses of metals — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

15 What is made from aluminium because of its low density? A aircraft frames B food cans C pencil sharpeners D window frames

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Answer: A

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15 Why is mild steel used instead of iron to make car bodies? A Iron cannot be painted. B Mild steel does not rust. C Mild steel is more brittle than iron. D Mild steel is stronger than iron.

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Answer: D

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15 The diagrams show two items that may be found in the home. Each item contains zinc. galvanised bucket brass door-knocker In which items is the zinc used as an alloy? bucket door-knocker A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: C

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15 What is the main reason why stainless steel is used for cutlery? A It has a high electrical conductivity. B It has a low melting point. C It is of low density. D It is resistant to corrosion.

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Answer: D

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15 A new container is being developed to carry food and water on long walks. It needs to be light and corrosion resistant. Which metal would be the most suitable? A aluminium B iron C mild steel D stainless steel

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Answer: A

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14 A, B, C and D are the properties of four metals produced from iron ore. Which properties are most suitable for making cutlery? A brittle and hard B easily shaped and soft C malleable and rusts D resists corrosion and hard

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Answer: D

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13 A, B, C and D are the properties of four metals produced from iron ore. Which properties are most suitable for making cutlery? A brittle and hard B easily shaped and soft C malleable and rusts D resists corrosion and hard

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Answer: D

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15 Why are some iron objects galvanised? A to increase the density B to lubricate the iron C to produce an alloy D to stop corrosion

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Answer: D

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15 Why are some iron objects galvanised? A to increase the density B to lubricate the iron C to produce an alloy D to stop corrosion

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Answer: D

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13 Brass is an alloy. Which element is added to copper to make brass? A carbon B iron C nickel D zinc

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Answer: D

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13 Brass is an alloy. Which element is added to copper to make brass? A carbon B iron C nickel D zinc

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Answer: D

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15 Zinc is a metal which has many uses. When zinc is mixed with copper it forms … 1 … which is an … 2 … . Zinc is also used in the process of … 3 … to protect iron. Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 A brass alkali rusting B brass alloy galvanising C brass alloy rusting D steel alloy galvanising

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Answer: B

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15 Zinc is a metal which has many uses. When zinc is mixed with copper it forms … 1 … which is an … 2 … . Zinc is also used in the process of … 3 … to protect iron. Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 A brass alkali rusting B brass alloy galvanising C brass alloy rusting D steel alloy galvanising

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Answer: B

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13 Which element is mixed with copper to make brass? A argon B carbon C iodine D zinc

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Answer: D

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15 Some properties of aluminium are listed. 1 low density 2 good conductor of electricity 3 strong 4 shiny One use of aluminium is in aircraft parts. Which properties of aluminium are needed for this use? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Answer: B

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16 Which use of copper or aluminium is explained by both properties? metal use properties that explain the use A aluminium aircraft bodies low density and good electrical conductor B aluminium food containers malleable and good electrical conductor C copper cooking pans high density and good electrical conductor D copper electrical wiring malleable and good electrical conductor

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Answer: D

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