Bronze

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A picture of a Bronze shield.

Bronze is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Bronze is an alloy made of around 88% Copper and 12% Tin.

About Bronze

Bronze was one of the first alloys ever made as it could be easily shaped into swords and shields but was harder than pure Copper.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Bronze is an alloy made of around 88% Copper and 12% Tin.

About Bronze

Properties

Bronze is resistant to corrosion

Bronze is harder than Copper.

References

AQA

Bronze, page 222, GCSE Chemistry; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA

Bronze, page 285, GCSE Chemistry, CGP, AQA