Metallurgy Basics Quiz
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What is metallurgy?

  • The study of weather patterns
  • The study of metals and their properties (correct)
  • The study of rocks and minerals
  • The study of living organisms

What is the term for the process of applying a layer of metal to a surface for corrosion resistance or aesthetic appeal?

  • Tempering
  • Galvanizing (correct)
  • Forging
  • Alloying

Which process involves extracting metal from its ore using heat and chemical reactions?

  • Electroplating
  • Smelting (correct)
  • Annealing
  • Casting

Which of the following best describes an alloy?

<p>A material made by melting two or more metals together (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of applying a layer of metal to a surface?

<p>Improve corrosion resistance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes an alloy from a pure metal?

<p>Homogeneous composition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process is utilized for extracting metal from its ore through heat and chemical reactions?

<p>Smelting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does quenching have on the properties of a metal?

<p>Reduces brittleness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of applying a layer of metal to a surface using an electrical current?

<p>Galvanization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an alloy?

<p>A mixture of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes an alloy from a pure metal?

<p>Uniform composition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is Metallurgy?

The study of the properties of metals and how they are extracted, processed, and used.

What is galvanizing?

The process of applying a layer of metal to a surface to prevent corrosion or improve its appearance.

What is smelting?

The process of extracting metal from its ore using heat and chemical reactions.

What is an alloy?

A material made by melting and combining two or more metals.

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What is the main reason for applying a layer of metal on a surface?

The primary purpose of applying a layer of metal to a surface is to improve its resistance to corrosion.

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How does an alloy differ from a pure metal?

An alloy has a uniform composition of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal, while a pure metal is made up of only one type of metal.

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What is smelting?

Smelting is the process of extracting metal from its ore through heat and chemical reactions.

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What effect does quenching have on metals?

Quenching involves rapidly cooling a metal to reduce its brittleness, making it tougher.

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What is galvanizing?

Galvanizing is the process of applying a layer of metal to a surface using an electrical current.

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What is an alloy?

An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal.

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What makes an alloy different from a pure metal?

An alloy has a uniform composition of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal, while a pure metal is made up of only one type of metal.

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