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Figure 1 shows several common uses of aluminium.

Four panels showing uses of aluminium metal: Panel A shows high-voltage overhead power lines suspended from steel pylons; Panel B shows rolls of thin kitchen aluminium foil used to wrap food; Panel C shows a commercial passenger aircraft flying; Panel D shows a stack of aluminium beverage cans.

Describe how the properties of aluminium metal make it a suitable material for the uses shown.

Your answer should include:

  • the uses of aluminium metal shown in the diagram
  • the specific properties of aluminium metal that make it suitable, including:
    • corrosion resistance / chemical reactivity
    • electrical conductivity
    • malleability
    • density
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Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Obtaining and using metals with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 100 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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