JAMB Chemistry 2000 Question 15

Question 15

Periodic Table

The noble gas, argon, is used for

  1. A.electric arc welding
  2. B.welding brass
  3. C.underwater welding
  4. D.steel welding
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Answer: A (electric arc welding)

Explanation

Argon is unreactive, so it is blown around the electric arc during welding to keep air away from the hot metal and stop it being oxidised.