The table gives the hardness and the melting point of a pure metal and of two alloys made from that metal. Which conclusion is supported by the data in the table?
Table: The hardness and the melting point of a pure metal and of two alloys made from that metal
| Material | Hardness in arbitrary units | Melting point in ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C |
|---|---|---|
| Pure metal | 35 | 1085 |
| Alloy A | 95 | 1010 |
| Alloy B | 140 | 950 |
Both alloys are harder than the pure metal they are made from
Both alloys are softer than the pure metal they are made from
Both alloys melt at a higher temperature than the pure metal
The harder of the two alloys has the higher melting point
42 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, covering 2.2.1a The three states of matter, 2.2.1b Limitations of the simple particle model, 2.2.2 State symbols in chemical equations, 2.2.3 Properties of ionic compounds, 2.2.4 Properties of small molecules, 2.2.5 Polymers, 2.2.6 Giant covalent structures, 2.2.7 Properties of metals and alloys, and 2.2.8 Metals as conductors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.