Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alloys and their properties

Alloys and their properties — practice question

This question concerns metals.
(a(i))[1]

Arrange A, B, C and D in order of reactivity.

(a(ii))[2]

The student wants to slow down the rate of the reaction in the experiment. State two ways to decrease the rate of this reaction.

(b)[1]

In another experiment, a student adds potassium carbonate to dilute hydrochloric acid. State the colour observed in the flame test for potassium ions.

(c(i))[1]

Brass is made from a mixture of two metals. State the name used for a mixture of metals such as brass.

(c(ii))[2]

Name the two metals present in brass.

(c(iii))[1]

Magnalium is a mixture of magnesium and aluminium. Suggest one property of magnalium that makes it more useful than pure magnesium metal.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Starting with the most reactive and ending with the least reactive: BCDA

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