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Alloys. S2 Chemistry Classifying chemicals and chemical reactions. Definition. An alloy is “a mixture of metals with metals ” or “a mixture of metals with metals and non-metals ”. Alloys do not appear in the Periodic Table.
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Alloys S2 Chemistry Classifying chemicals and chemical reactions
Definition • An alloy is “a mixture of metals with metals” or “a mixture of metals with metals and non-metals”. • Alloys do not appear in the Periodic Table. • Write down as many names of alloys as you can in one minute.
Why make alloys • Alloys are made to combine useful properties of different metals. • Gold is used in jewellery – why? • Why is pure gold not used in jewellery?