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Why pure metals are soft

Why pure metals are soft

Side-by-side diagram comparing smooth layer sliding in a pure metal with blocked sliding in an alloy

A pure metal contains identical atoms arranged in regular layers. When a force is applied, one layer can slide over the next because all the atoms are the same size.

6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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