JAMB Chemistry 1993 Question 36

Question 36

Metals and their Compounds

Bronze is an alloy of

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

Answer: E (copper and tin)

Explanation

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