Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Uses of metals

Uses of metals — practice question

Iron is galvanised by covering it with a layer of zinc. Brass is produced by combining copper with zinc. Which row states the reasons for each of these uses of zinc?

  • Aprevents corrosion; produces a softer metal
  • Bprevents corrosion; produces a harder metal
  • Cproduces a harder metal; produces a softer metal
  • Dproduces a harder metal; produces a harder metal

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