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See how much you know about metals and their alloys.

 

Quiz ID:	#7424
Fun:	(2.35)
Difficulty:	(1.89)
Category:	Science > Chemistry
Created By:	kendall148

 

#1   Brass is primarily an alloy of which 2 metals?

Copper and lead
Copper and tin
Copper and zinc
Lead and tin
Lead and zinc

#2   Brass doorknobs disinfect themselves of many bacteria within eight hours.

True
False

#3   Bronze is often used in sculpture, and is an alloy made up chiefly of which two metals?

Copper and lead
Copper and tin
Copper and zinc
Lead and tin
Lead and zinc

#4   Bronze develops a patina but does not oxidize beneath the surface.

True
False

#5   14 karat gold is pure gold.

True
False

#6   Gold is the most malleable metal.

True
False

#7   Ordinary steel is an alloy of iron and what other element?

Boron
Silicon
Carbon
Lead
Tin

#8   Stainless steel contains a minimum of 10.5% ________.

Boron
Tin
Chromium
Lead
Bismuth

#9   Pewter is an alloy made up mainly of which two elements?

Copper and zinc
Lead and zinc
Zinc and iron
Tin and copper
Silver and gold

#10   Low grade pewter, once used in dinnerware, contained what toxic element?

Boron
Silicon
Calcium
Lead
Zinc

 

 

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