JAMB Chemistry 1978 Question 22

Question 22

Metals and their Compounds

Brass and bronze are both metallic alloys. Which of the following constituents is common to both alloys?

  1. A.Tin
  2. B.Zinc
  3. C.Copper
  4. D.Lead
  5. E.Aluminium
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Answer: C (Copper)

Explanation

Brass is copper and zinc; bronze is copper and tin. Copper is in both.