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In what year was steel production revolutionized by Henry Bassemer?
In what year was steel production revolutionized by Henry Bassemer?
- 1920
- 1574
- 3500 BC
- 1856 (correct)
Which metal was used to replace stone tools due to its superior shaping qualities?
Which metal was used to replace stone tools due to its superior shaping qualities?
- Iron
- Bronze
- Copper (correct)
- Stainless Steel
What did the first international copper alloy consist of?
What did the first international copper alloy consist of?
- Copper and iron
- Copper and arsenic
- Chromium and nickel
- Tin and copper (correct)
In which country was the first evidence of modern steel found in 1920?
In which country was the first evidence of modern steel found in 1920?
Which metal was crafted as 18/8 Stainless steel by Harry Brearley?
Which metal was crafted as 18/8 Stainless steel by Harry Brearley?
What metal made farming easier due to its sharper and stronger qualities than copper?
What metal made farming easier due to its sharper and stronger qualities than copper?
Which physical property of metals refers to the characteristic of resistance to being observed by an external force?
Which physical property of metals refers to the characteristic of resistance to being observed by an external force?
Which property refers to the ability of metals to form thin wires?
Which property refers to the ability of metals to form thin wires?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a solid metal to bend or be hammered into a different shape without breaking?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a solid metal to bend or be hammered into a different shape without breaking?
What is the term used to describe the material's capacity to endure stress and fracture from high-impact loads without breaking?
What is the term used to describe the material's capacity to endure stress and fracture from high-impact loads without breaking?
Which property refers to the temperature or quantity of heat needed to melt a material, or how easily materials can be fused together?
Which property refers to the temperature or quantity of heat needed to melt a material, or how easily materials can be fused together?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a metal material to transmit heat, electricity, or sound?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a metal material to transmit heat, electricity, or sound?
What term describes metals having a strong atomic bond, making them resistant to deformation and breakage?
What term describes metals having a strong atomic bond, making them resistant to deformation and breakage?
"Heat Conductors" are good conductors of heat because of their free electrons. Which property does this statement describe?
"Heat Conductors" are good conductors of heat because of their free electrons. Which property does this statement describe?
Metals' ability to form thin wires and conduct electricity is due to which property?
Metals' ability to form thin wires and conduct electricity is due to which property?
