Question
Which one will have more strength and durability?
- Gold
- Silver
- Sodium
- Sterling silver
Hint:
Sterling silver is an incredibly durable alloy even better stronger than gold.
The correct answer is: Sterling silver
- Pure metals are generally a bit soft, ductile and corrosive.
- Alloys made with these metals are corrosion resistant and durable.
- Sterling silver is an alloy of gold whereas silver, gold and sodium are pure metals.
Related Questions to study
Pick the odd one out.
Pick the odd one out.
Steel is an alloy of
Steel is an alloy of
Match the following:
| a. Iron oxide | 1. Silver and copper |
| b. Sterling silver | 2. Rust |
| c. Steel | 3. Copper and tin |
| d. Bronze | 4. Iron and carbon |
Match the following:
| a. Iron oxide | 1. Silver and copper |
| b. Sterling silver | 2. Rust |
| c. Steel | 3. Copper and tin |
| d. Bronze | 4. Iron and carbon |
A compound results from the chemical combination of
| A – Two or more atoms only |
| B – Two or more non-metals only |
| C – Two or more metals only |
| D – Two or more atoms and non-metals |
A compound results from the chemical combination of
| A – Two or more atoms only |
| B – Two or more non-metals only |
| C – Two or more metals only |
| D – Two or more atoms and non-metals |
What helps corrosion?
What helps corrosion?
Pick the odd one out
Pick the odd one out
Direction
Choose the correct option from the sentences below.
Statement A: Rust is iron oxide, silver tarnish is silver sulfide, and copper tarnish is copper oxide.
Statement B: Corrosion is the gradual “eating away” of a metal.
Direction
Choose the correct option from the sentences below.
Statement A: Rust is iron oxide, silver tarnish is silver sulfide, and copper tarnish is copper oxide.
Statement B: Corrosion is the gradual “eating away” of a metal.
