Metals Research

What are the two main categories of metals?

• Ferrous and Non-Ferrous.

• Ferrous and Alloys.

• Non-Ferrous and Alloys.

• Gold and Silver.

What does a ferrous metal contain?

• Tin

• Copper

• Gold

• Iron

What material in a ferrous metal makes it rust?

• Copper.

• Iron.

• Tin.

• Silver.

How can you test a metal to see if it is a ferrous or non-ferrous metal?

• Test it with another metal.

• Test it with a thermometer.

• Test it with a magnet.

• Test it with heat.

Select the ferrous metal?

• Mild Steel.

• Copper.

• Gold.

• Aluminum.

Select the non-ferrous metal?

• Mild Steel.

• Iron.

• Cast Iron.

• Pewter.

Why is pewter a good metal to make jewellery from?

• Because it doesn't rust.

• Because it is heavy.

• Because it will rust.

• Because it won't bend.

What is copper commonly used to make?

• Plumbing and pipes.

• Pots and pans.

• Surgical tools.

• Fences.

What is stainless steel commonly used to make?

• Surgical instruments.

• Jewellery.

• Pipes and plumbing.

• Batteries.

Select the correct properties of pewter?

• Silver, soft and malleable.

• Silver, hard and malleable.

• Silver, brittle and malleable.

• Silver, flexible and malleable.