Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · CHEMISTRY · Section
Uses of aluminium
19 practice questions
Practice questions
1–3 of 3 · Hard
Question 1
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Explain why aluminium does not readily corrode, even though it is a reactive metal.
Question 2
5 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Aluminium has several important uses in everyday life.
(a)[4 marks]State two uses of aluminium and, for each, explain which property of aluminium (or its alloys) makes it suitable for that use.
(b)[1 mark]Explain why aluminium is used for overhead power cables, even though it is not as strong as steel.
Question 3
2 marks · Hard
Answer and see the solution →Describe two ways aluminium can be made stronger for practical applications.