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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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Transition metals, alloys and corrosion Questions

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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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