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(i) What is an alloy? (ii) An alloy us...

(i) What is an alloy?
(ii) An alloy usually has some property which makes it particularly useful. What is the special property of (i) Duralumin (ii) Type metal

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### Step-by-Step Solution **(i) What is an alloy?** 1. **Definition**: An alloy is defined as a homogeneous mixture. 2. **Composition**: It consists of two or more metals or a combination of metals and non-metals. 3. **Properties**: The properties of an alloy are uniform throughout the mixture, meaning that the composition and characteristics are consistent in all parts of the alloy. ...
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S CHAND IIT JEE FOUNDATION-METALS AND NON METALS-QUESTION BANK-15
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  2. State two ways by which rusting can be prevented.

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  6. How many valence electrons are present in following elements ? (i) s...

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  7. How many valence electrons are present in non-metals?

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  8. Which metals do not corrode casily?

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  9. Name two metals which will displace hydrogen from dilute acids, and tw...

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  10. Which gas is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a reac...

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  11. You are given a hammer, a battery, a bulb, wires and a switch. (a) H...

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  12. What do you mean by amphoteric oxides? Give examples along with reacti...

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  13. Why is copper used to make hot water tanks but steel (an alloy of iron...

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  14. State two ways by which rusting can be prevented ?

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  15. What type of oxides are formed when non-metals combine with oxygen?

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  20. Why does magnesium ribbon start floating in hot water?

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