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- 1What are ferrous metals?Metals that contain iron.
- 2Properties of ferrous metalsStrong, magnetic, often rust if not protected.
- 3Examples of ferrous metalsIron, steel, cast iron.
- 4What are non-ferrous metals?Metals that do NOT contain iron.
- 5Properties of non-ferrous metalsLightweight, corrosion-resistant, non-magnetic.
- 6Examples of non-ferrous metalsAluminum, copper, gold, silver, zinc, lead
- 7Properties of non-ferrous metalsLightweight, corrosion-resistant, good conductors, non-magnetic
- 8What are alloy metals?Metals made by mixing two or more elements to improve properties.
- 9Examples of alloy metalsSteel (iron + carbon), brass (copper + zinc), bronze (copper + tin)
- 10Why are alloys used?To increase strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, or durability
- 11Is steel ferrous or non-ferrous?Ferrous (because it contains iron)
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