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Chemistry of Metals and Alloys

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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

Multiple choice
  1. iron

  2. nichrome

  3. tungsten

  4. graphite

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. copper

  2. lead

  3. tin

  4. brass

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Metals like copper, silver, and gold are used to make coins.

  2. Iodine and ammonia are sublimating substances.

  3. Nitrogen is a diatomic molecule.

  4. A mixture is pure where as a compound is impure.

  5. The chemical formula of tin oxide is SnO.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mixture is impure and a compound is in pure state.

Multiple choice
  1. Boron

  2. Tin

  3. Potassium

  4. Astatine

  5. Gallium

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Iron

  2. Mercury

  3. Gold

  4. Aluminium

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Nitrogen

  2. Sulphur

  3. Mercury

  4. Chlorine

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Mercury

  2. Iron

  3. Zinc

  4. Aluminium

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice
  1. Sodium

  2. Aluminium

  3. Iron

  4. Copper

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.