RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: The Behaviour of Metals, Exercise 5: Q

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RoseMarie Gallagher Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: The Behaviour of Metals, Exercise 5: Q

Attempt the practice questions on Chapter 13: The Behaviour of Metals, Exercise 5: Q with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from RoseMarie Gallagher and Paul Ingram Solutions for Chapter: The Behaviour of Metals, Exercise 5: Q with Hints & Solutions

HARD
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A copper rod and an iron rod stand in an electrolyte. If you connect a bulb between them, it will light dimply. Which acts as the positive electrode: copper or iron?

HARD
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

A copper rod and an iron rod stand in an electrolyte. If you connect a bulb between them, it will light dimply. Suggest two metals you could use to get a brighter light.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

From the chart, see if you can work out the voltage for a cell that uses magnesium and zinc.

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Steel for cars is galvanised. What does that mean?

HARD
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Explain how galvanisation protects the steel.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Aluminium is more reactive than iron. But unlike iron, we do need to protect it from corrosion. Why not?

HARD
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Write a word equation for the thermite reaction.

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

See if you can give two reasons why the aluminium is powdered, for thermite reaction.