Quiz 1 Metals and Alloys
Quiz 1 Metals and Alloys
Quiz 1 Metals and Alloys
4. The most common element added to iron to create steel alloy is:
A. Tungsten B. vanadium C. chromium D. carbon
5. Varying the amounts of additives added to iron changes the properties of the steel alloy
created. The material properties which can be affected are all of the followings EXCEPT:
A. Opacity B. hardness C. strength D. ductility
10. Why is the alloy brass used to make coins and musical instruments?
A. Brass is strong B. Brass is hard wearing
C. The metals that make brass resist corrosion D. All of the above
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11. Explain why metals are good electrical conductor. Highlight the microstructure property
relationship in your answer.
12. Explain why metals are malleable (easy to change shape). Highlight the microstructure
property relationship in your answer.
13. Explain why metals are shiny in nature. Highlight the microstructure property relationship in
your answer.
14. Explain why metals are heavy. Highlight the microstructure property relationship in your
answer.
15. Explain why metals exhibit high melting point. Highlight the microstructure property
relationship in your answer.
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