Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Properties and uses of different kinds of steel
20 practice questions
Practice questions
1–10 of 20
Question 1
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one disadvantage of using mild steel instead of stainless steel for outdoor structures.
Question 2
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The properties of steels determine their common uses.
(a)[1 mark]Give one use for mild steel.
(b)[1 mark]State one use for high-carbon steel.
(c)[1 mark]Give one use for stainless steel.
Question 3
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe two properties of high-carbon steel that make it different from mild steel.
Question 4
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Table 1 gives the compositions and typical uses of different steels.
Table 1: Types of steel Type of steel Composition Use Mild steel up to 0.25% carbon bridges High-carbon steel 0.6–1.2% carbon masonry nails Stainless steel chromium (and nickel) cooking utensils (a)[1 mark]Which type of steel is best for making cutting tools?
(b)[1 mark]Explain why high-carbon steel is suitable for this use.
(c)[1 mark]Give one reason why stainless steel is used for cooking utensils.
Question 5
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one advantage of stainless steel over mild steel for use in kitchen equipment.
Question 6
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe the compositions of the following types of steel.
(a)[1 mark]Mild steel
(b)[1 mark]High-carbon steel
(c)[1 mark]Stainless steel
Question 7
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →A manufacturer needs a material that is both malleable and can be drawn into wires for making bridges and electrical cables. Suggest which type of steel from the following is best suited, and give one reason using its properties.
Type of steel Properties Mild steel Strong, malleable, ductile, High-carbon steel Hard, wear-resistant, brittle Stainless steel Corrosion-resistant, less malleable (a)[2 marks]Give the name of the type of steel and one property that makes it suitable.
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2 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →State one property of mild steel and one property of high-carbon steel.
Question 9
4 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →The properties of different steels determine their uses.
(a)[2 marks]Explain why mild steel is used for car bodies.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why high-carbon steel is preferred for cutting tools rather than mild steel.
Question 10
3 marks · Normal
Answer and see the solution →Explain why stainless steel is more suitable than mild steel for kitchen sinks. Your answer should mention at least two properties of each material.