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Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

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Question 29

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. The radii of copper and tin atoms are shown in the table below.

ElementRadius of atom / m
Copper1.28 × 10-10
Tin1.41 × 10-10

Explain why adding tin to copper to form bronze makes the alloy stronger than pure copper.

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Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

  1. GCSE
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  3. /Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Transition metals, alloys and corrosion with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 97 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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