d and f BLOCK ELEMENTS MCQ Quiz: GKFix - Bridge of Knowledge - Page 223

Question 1111

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Which element is commonly added to iron to produce various steels and stainless steel?

Chromium
Tungsten
Manganese
All of the above

Question 1112

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Which of the following is a well-known ferrous alloy?

Brass
Bronze
Stainless steel
Duralumin

Question 1113

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What is a common physical property of alloys formed by transition metals?

They are soft and have low melting points
They are brittle and have low density
They are hard and often have high melting points
They are highly volatile

Question 1114

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Why are alloys of transition metals common?

They are all liquids
They have very different colors
Similar radii and other characteristics of transition metals
They are all highly reactive

Question 1115

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What condition regarding atomic size favors the formation of homogeneous solid solution alloys?

Metallic radii within about 15 percent of each other
One metal must be significantly larger
One metal must be significantly smaller
Atomic masses must be very close