Chemistry · General Awareness
Chemistry of Metals and Alloys
1,762 Questions
Review the physical and chemical properties of various metals and their common alloys. This collection covers industrial applications, metallurgical processes, and practical uses of elements like silicon and boron. Practice these questions to strengthen your chemistry fundamentals for exams.
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Chemistry of Metals and Alloys Questions
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Brass
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Bronze
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Stainless steel
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Steel
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Solder
D
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Explanation
Its constituents are iron and carbon.
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Iron
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Copper
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Sulphur
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Tin
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Silver
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Gold
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Mercury
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Wood
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Copper
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Graphite
C
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Explanation
This is the correct option. Wood is the material which is non-lustrous in nature.
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iron
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nichrome
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tungsten
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graphite
C
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Explanation
Tungsten is used for electric bulb filaments because it has an extremely high melting point (3422°C) and low vapor pressure at high temperatures. This allows it to withstand the intense heat of incandescence without rapidly evaporating or breaking.
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Rubidium
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Ammonium chloride
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Sodium chloride
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Potassium chloride
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Sodium bromide
A
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Explanation
Rubidium is a metallic solid.
B
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Explanation
Lead is used for containers storing strong acids because it forms a protective oxide layer that resists further reaction with most acids. Copper reacts with oxidizing acids, tin can react with strong acids, and brass (copper-zinc alloy) is also reactive.
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Magnesium
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Calcium
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Sodium
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Aluminium
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Platinum
E
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Explanation
This is the correct option. Platinum cannot be produced by passing electric current through its compounds in molten state because it is the least reactive metal.
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Iron
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Mercury
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Sodium
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Calcium
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Bromine
B
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Explanation
Mercury is the metal, which exists in liquid state at room temperature.
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Metals like copper, silver, and gold are used to make coins.
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Iodine and ammonia are sublimating substances.
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Nitrogen is a diatomic molecule.
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A mixture is pure where as a compound is impure.
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The chemical formula of tin oxide is SnO.
D
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Explanation
Mixture is impure and a compound is in pure state.
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Boron
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Tin
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Potassium
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Astatine
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Gallium
A
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Explanation
Boron is a nonmetal, belongs to 3rd group and has a symbol - B.
The other elements of this group are aluminium, gallium, indium, thallium.
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Silver
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Magnesium
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Ferrum
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Sodium
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Francium
C
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Explanation
Ferrum means iron, and iron is used in making steel (Steel is alloy of iron and carbon).
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Iron
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Mercury
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Gold
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Aluminium
B
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Explanation
Mercury is the only metal that exists as a liquid at standard room temperature (20-25°C). This is due to its weak metallic bonding and relatively low melting point of -38.83°C. All other metals listed (iron, gold, aluminum) are solids at room temperature. Mercury's unique liquid state makes it useful in thermometers, barometers, and electrical switches, despite its toxicity.
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Nitrogen
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Sulphur
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Mercury
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Chlorine
C
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Explanation
Mercury is the only metal listed among these elements. It is a transition metal that is unique in being liquid at room temperature, which is why it is used in thermometers. Nitrogen and Chlorine are gaseous non-metals, while Sulphur is a solid non-metal.
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Mercury
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Iron
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Zinc
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Aluminium
C
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Explanation
This question appears to be asking about which metal can be easily CUT or broken (low hardness). Zinc is relatively soft compared to iron and aluminium, and can be more easily deformed or cut. However, the wording 'broken down' is ambiguous. Mercury cannot be 'broken' as it is liquid. Iron and aluminium are harder structural metals. Among solid metals listed, zinc has the lowest hardness.
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Sodium
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Aluminium
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Iron
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Copper
A
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Explanation
Sodium is a very soft metal that can be easily cut with a knife. It is an alkali metal with low hardness due to its large atomic radius and weak metallic bonding (single valence electron). Aluminium, Iron, and Copper are much harder metals used in structural applications. Sodium's softness is characteristic of Group 1 metals.