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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion

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Question 37

Table 1 shows the percentage composition of two different copper-based alloys: phosphor bronze (used for heavy-duty springs and bolts) and a copper-phosphorus brazing alloy (used for high-strength metal joining).

Table 1

ElementPercentage (%) in phosphor bronzePercentage (%) in brazing alloy
Copper89.292.8
Tin10.00.0
Phosphorus0.37.0
Iron0.50.2

Using Table 1, state which non-metal is present in both alloys.

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6.1 Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

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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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