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O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2010 · Q291 Mark

Which statement about the material used for aircraft bodies is correct? Aircraft bodies are made from

Aan aluminium alloy because pure aluminium is too soft.
Bpure aluminium because of its high melting point.
Cpure aluminium because of its low density.
Dpure aluminium because of its resistance to corrosion.

✓ Correct answer

A: an aluminium alloy because pure aluminium is too soft.

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Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2010 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 29.

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