Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Uses of metals

Uses of metals — practice question

Aluminium and copper both conduct electricity well. Why is aluminium chosen for overhead electrical cables rather than copper?

  • AAluminium is above copper in the reactivity series.
  • BAluminium is less dense than copper.
  • CCopper does not have an oxide coating.
  • DCopper reacts with water.

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