A student examines two copper-alloy samples. The other element in each sample is shown in the table.
| Sample | Other element |
|---|---|
| P | tin |
| Q | zinc |
Name alloy P.
Name alloy Q.
In terms of hardness, alloys are usually ______ than pure metals.
Give the missing word.
118 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 10.3 Using materials, covering 10.3.1 Corrosion and its prevention, 10.3.2 Alloys as useful materials, and 10.3.3 Ceramics, polymers and composites. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.