Zinc Without a Trace

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In the United States of America, one of the four coins in everyday circulation uses zinc in its manufacture. Which of the following is it? Twenty-five-cent coin (quarter) Five-cent coin (nickel) One-cent coin (penny) Ten-cent coin (dime)

2. Which of the following products enjoyed commonly by baseball players also contains high trace levels of zinc? Pumpkin seeds Chewing tobacco Chewing gum Potato chips

3. Many cordless telephones, cordless power tools, and small digital cameras would be useless without zinc's contribution to which product accessory? Chargers Batteries Fuses Internal circuitry

4. Mothers of new-born babies are daily thankful for zinc's natural properties in what staple used with nappy changing? Diaper-rash cream Wet wipes Talcum powder Disposable diapers

5. Which of the following "bath" toiletry products contains Zinc as an active ingredient? "Dove" Soap "Head and Shoulders" Shampoo "Secret" Anti-Perspirant "Gillette" Shaving Cream

6. Zinc borate and zinc chloride play a significant role in performing what potentially life-saving function? Flame retardant Water purifier Hazardous-chemical absorber MRI and X-Ray machine imaging

7. Which of the following products that frequently contains trace amounts of "Zinc" has been shown to have a significant impact on reducing problems with halitosis? Petroleum jelly Aspirin Toothpaste Castor oil

8. Zinc has also been used in the manufacture of which of the following types of sporting equipment? Golf clubs Fishing rods Tennis rackets Pole-vault poles

9. Which of the following foods is ranked the highest in terms of zinc content? Oysters Veal liver Dark chocolate Toasted wheat germ

10. Zinc is actually the fourth most used metal in the world. What use accounts for over half the total of zinc use globally? Manufacture of paints, adhesives, and dyes Food products and supplements Galvanised steel Pharmaceuticals and hygiene products