Question 36
MediumOriginal questionBronze, used for statues and medals, is an alloy of
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Bronze is mainly copper with tin.
Copper and zinc make brass, iron and carbon make steel, and lead and tin make solder.
Worth noting
Brass and bronze are the pair most often swapped; brass has zinc, bronze has tin.
- Concept
- Common alloys
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
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