Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alloys and their properties

Alloys and their properties — practice question

Steel can have varying carbon proportions. Steel P has a high carbon content, whereas steel Q has a low carbon content. Which of the following statements is correct?

  • AP is stronger and more brittle than Q.
  • BP is stronger and less brittle than Q.
  • CP is less strong and more brittle than Q.
  • DP is less strong and less brittle than Q.

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