Alloys and their properties — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

19 The diagram shows a lorry delivering a large container of a corrosive chemical to a factory. WORLDWIDE container CHEMICALS lorry Which metals are used for the lorry and for the container? lorry container A aluminium stainless steel B mild steel mild steel C mild steel stainless steel D stainless steel mild steel

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Answer: C

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20 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulphur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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21 The diagram shows uses of alloys. steel cutlery alloys duralumin ? aircraft body Which picture could be used to complete the diagram? A B C D argon brass silicon zinc 562-04G electric computer galvanised light bulb plug chips bucket

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Answer: B

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20 The diagram shows a razor used in shaving. Why is the razor made of stainless steel and not pure iron? A It is a compound but iron is an element. B It is easier to polish than is iron. C It is more brittle than iron. D It is more resistant to rusting than is iron.

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Answer: D

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21 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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19 A new alloy is resistant to corrosion. It costs about the same as aluminium but it is slightly poisonous. Its density compared with stainless steel and aluminium is shown. aluminium new alloy stainless steel density / g / cm3 2.7 2.8 7.9 What could this new alloy be used to make? A aircraft frames B cutlery C electrical insulators D food containers

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Answer: A

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21 A new alloy is resistant to corrosion. It costs about the same as aluminium but it is slightly poisonous. Its density compared with stainless steel and aluminium is shown. aluminium new alloy stainless steel density / g / cm3 2.7 2.8 7.9 What could this new alloy be used to make? A aircraft frames B cutlery C electrical insulators D food containers

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Answer: A

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19 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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20 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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17 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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15 A solid X is placed in the circuit shown. The lamp lights. X What is X? A an alloy B a compound C an electrolyte D a salt

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Answer: A

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26 Which statement about alloys is correct? A They are made from metals because metals are poor electrical conductors. B They are mixtures of compounds that contain metals. C They have all the same properties as the metals from which they are made. D They have different properties to the metals from which they are made.

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Answer: D

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24 A new alloy is resistant to corrosion. It costs about the same as aluminium but it is slightly poisonous. Its density, compared with stainless steel and aluminium, is shown. aluminium new alloy stainless steel density 2.7 2.8 7.9 g / cm3 What is this new alloy used to make? A aircraft frames B cutlery C electrical insulators D food containers

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Answer: A

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24 A new alloy is resistant to corrosion. It costs about the same as aluminium but it is slightly poisonous. Its density, compared with stainless steel and aluminium, is shown. aluminium new alloy stainless steel density 2.7 2.8 7.9 g / cm3 What is this new alloy used to make? A aircraft frames B cutlery C electrical insulators D food containers

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Answer: A

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24 A new alloy is resistant to corrosion. It costs about the same as aluminium but it is slightly poisonous. Its density, compared with stainless steel and aluminium, is shown. aluminium new alloy stainless steel density 2.7 2.8 7.9 g / cm3 What is this new alloy used to make? A aircraft frames B cutlery C electrical insulators D food containers

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Answer: A

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25 Many coins are made of an alloy. Which property of an alloy makes it suitable for coins? A conducts electricity B expensive to buy C resistant to corrosion D soft and malleable

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Answer: C

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24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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25 Platinite is made by melting and mixing iron and nickel. Which type of substance is platinite? A alloy B hydrocarbon C ionic compound D transition metal

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Answer: A

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25 Platinite is made by melting and mixing iron and nickel. Which type of substance is platinite? A alloy B hydrocarbon C ionic compound D transition metal

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Answer: A

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25 Platinite is made by melting and mixing iron and nickel. Which type of substance is platinite? A alloy B hydrocarbon C ionic compound D transition metal

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Answer: A

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25 Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal. Which type of substance is constantan? A a compound B a molecule C a salt D an alloy

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Answer: D

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25 Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal. Which type of substance is constantan? A a compound B a molecule C a salt D an alloy

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Answer: D

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24 What is brass? A a compound formed between two metals B a compound formed between two non-metals C a mixture containing two metals D a mixture containing two non-metals

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Answer: C

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24 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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23 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2019

23 Which two elements do not form an alloy? A carbon and sulfur B carbon and iron C copper and zinc D silver and gold

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Answer: A

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24 Which statement about alloys is correct? A They are made from metals because metals are poor electrical conductors. B They are mixtures of compounds that contain metals. C They have all the same properties as the metals from which they are made. D They have different properties to the metals from which they are made.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

24 Which statement about alloys is correct? A They are made from metals because metals are poor electrical conductors. B They are mixtures of compounds that contain metals. C They have all the same properties as the metals from which they are made. D They have different properties to the metals from which they are made.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

24 Which statement about alloys is correct? A They are made from metals because metals are poor electrical conductors. B They are mixtures of compounds that contain metals. C They have all the same properties as the metals from which they are made. D They have different properties to the metals from which they are made.

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Answer: D

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25 Brass is an alloy. What is brass? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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25 Why are gold alloys, rather than pure gold, used to make jewellery? A Alloys are better electrical conductors. B Alloys are less likely to corrode. C Alloys are harder. D Alloys are less dense.

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Answer: C

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25 Which statement describes an alloy? A It is a compound containing a metal and a non-metal. B It is a compound containing two metals. C It is a mixture of a metal with other elements. D It is a pure metal.

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Answer: C

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23 Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Which diagram represents a door handle made of brass? A B copper zinc zinc copper C D mixture compound of copper of copper and zinc and zinc

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Answer: C

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20 What is an alloy? A a compound of non-metals B a compound of a metal and other elements C a mixture of non-metals D a mixture of a metal and other elements

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Answer: D

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24 Brass is an alloy. Which statement describes brass? A Brass is made of pure copper. B Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc. C Brass is a mixture of lead and tin. D Brass is made of pure zinc.

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Answer: B

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20 Which statements about alloys are correct? 1 Alloys are mixtures of non-metals only. 2 Alloys are mixtures of a metal with other elements. 3 Brass is an alloy. 4 Bauxite is an alloy. A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Answer: C

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20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good

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Answer: B

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20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good

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Answer: B

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