Physical Science, New York Edition

Chapter 25: New Materials Through Chemistry

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Bronze is a mixture of the metals __________ and __________.
A)copper, lead
B)copper, silver
C)silver,gold
D)copper, tin
2.
Iron replaced the use of bronze in tool and weapons because __________.
A)it was more plentiful
B)it was stronger
C)it was ductile
D)it did not rust
3.
A mixture of a metal with one or more elements is called a(n) _________.
A)alloy
B)metalloid
C)ceramic
D)compound
4.
A metal that reflects light or appears shiny is said to have __________.
A)luster
B)refraction
C)ductility
D)malleability
5.
__________ is the ability of a metal to be pulled into wires.
A)Malleability
B)Conductivity
C)Luster
D)Ductility
6.
__________ is the property that allows metals and alloys to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.
A)Ductility
B)Malleability
C)Luster
D)Versatility
7.
_________ is the ability of a material to transfer heat and energy.
A)Ductility
B)Conductivity
C)Malleability
D)Luster
8.
Which of the following metals is an alloy?
A)Lead
B)Tin
C)Brass
D)Aluminum
9.
If a material wears away slowly by a chemical reaction, it is said to __________.
A)polymerize
B)synthesize
C)corrode
D)degrade
10.
Why is bronze, not brass, used to make hardware that will be exposed to salt water?
A)Bronze corrodes more quickly in salt water.
B)Bronze contains zinc.
C)Brass will corrode in salt water.
D)Bronze is more malleable than brass.
11.
Which of the following is used to make the alloy steel?
A)silver
B)magnesium
C)iron
D)aluminum
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