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Which of the following metals is commonly alloyed with iron to produce steel?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Using materials

Question

  1. A. Copper
  2. B. Aluminium
  3. C. Carbon
  4. D. Zinc

Answer

Carbon

Explanation

Carbon is the primary element added to iron to create steel, enhancing its properties for various uses.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Steel Composition

Students often think that all steels contain the same amount of carbon and that they are only made from iron.

Remember that steels are alloys of iron that can contain varying amounts of carbon and sometimes other metals, leading to different properties.

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