Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Properties of metals

Properties of metals — practice question

The table lists some properties of four substances, A, B, C and D.

(a)[3]

State which substance, A, B, C or D, is most suitable for the core of an overhead electricity cable. Explain your answer.

(b)[3]

State which substance, A, B, C or D, is most suitable for the tip of a drill. Explain your answer.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The answer is C.” …