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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

6.1 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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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

97 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion, covering 6.1.1 Properties of transition metals, 6.1.2 Corrosion and its prevention, and 6.1.3 Alloys and the uses of metals. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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