JAMB Chemistry 2004 Question 37

Question 37

Metals and their Compounds

Alloys are best prepared by

  1. A.electroplating
  2. B.arc-welding
  3. C.reducing a mixture of their metallic oxides
  4. D.cooling a molten mixture of the metals.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (cooling a molten mixture of the metals.)

Explanation

Alloys are made by melting the metals together, mixing them and allowing the mixture to cool and solidify.