JAMB Chemistry 1979 Question 41

Question 41

Metals and their Compounds

Bronze is an alloy of

  1. A.copper, zinc and nickel
  2. B.aluminium and copper
  3. C.copper and zinc
  4. D.tin and zinc
  5. E.tin and copper.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (tin and copper.)

Explanation

Bronze is mainly copper with tin. Copper with zinc is brass.