What are alloys ?
What are alloys ?
Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of two or more elements. The elements could be two metals, or a metal and a non-metal. An alloy is formed by first melting the metal and then dissolving the other elements in it. For example, steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.
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Give an example of a metal which
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conduct of heat.
Give an example of a metal which
$(i)$ is a liquid at room temperature.
$(ii)$ can be easily cut with a knife.
$(iii)$ is the best conductor of heat.
$(iv)$ is a poor conduct of heat.
Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
Differentiate between metal and non-metal on the basis of their chemical properties.
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.
Name two metals which are found in nature in the free state.
Name two metals which are found in nature in the free state.
Give reasons : Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
Give reasons : Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.