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Chemistry · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 26

5070Alloys and their properties

Which statement about metals and alloys is correct?

  1. ABrass is a mixture of copper and tin.
  2. BCutlery made of stainless steel contains iron and does not rust easily.
  3. CIn pure metals, the negative ions are all the same size.
  4. DThe hardness of iron is decreased by forming an alloy with chromium, nickel and carbon.

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Correct answer: B. Cutlery made of stainless steel contains iron and does not rust easily.

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