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Metals and their Ores Trivia Quiz

Let us see how much you know about metals and their ores.

A multiple-choice quiz by ABHILASHA40. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ABHILASHA40

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,534

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
603

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Question 1 of 10

1. Is galena an ore of lead?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Calaverite is an ore of which metal? Hint

Sodium

Calcium

Gold

Iron

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is ilmenite an ore of silver?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Calamine is an ore of which of these? Hint

Zinc

Copper

Iron

Aluminium

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Question 5 of 10

5. Witherite is an ore of? Hint

Tungsten

Barium

Manganese

Copper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is argentite an ore of platinum?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Psilomelane is an ore of which of these? Hint

Manganese

Platinum

Magnesium

Iron

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Question 8 of 10

8. The ore from which metals are obtained has some impurities known by which name? Hint

Gangue

Smelt

Slag

Catalyst

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Question 9 of 10

9. The extraction process of pure metals from impure metals, under suitable conditions, is known by which name? Hint

Slag

Calcinisation

Refining

Roasting

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Question 10 of 10

10. Is azurite an ore of tin?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Is galena an ore of lead?

Answer: Yes

Galena is an ore of lead. Its formula is PbS. Lead has the fantastic property of absorbing radiation, so it is used in nuclear industries.

2. Calaverite is an ore of which metal?

Answer: Gold

Calaverite is just a minor source of gold. Its formula is AuTe2. Gold is a very expensive and important metal and used in making ornaments.

3. Is ilmenite an ore of silver?

Answer: No

Ilmenite is an ore of titanium. Titanium is a strong and light metal used in making defensive instruments.

4. Calamine is an ore of which of these?

Answer: Zinc

Calamine is an ore of zinc. It is a zinc carbonate compound. It is the main ingredient in calamine lotion and used to soothe itching and soreness, e.g. from sunburn.

5. Witherite is an ore of?

Answer: Barium

Witherite is an ore of Barium. It is also known as barium carbonate. Its formula is BaCO3.

6. Is argentite an ore of platinum?

Answer: No

Argentite is an ore of silver. Silver is expensive and less reactive metal is generally used in making ornaments and coins.

7. Psilomelane is an ore of which of these?

Answer: Manganese

Psilomelane is an ore of manganese. Manganese does not exist in free state but is found in the form of compounds or ores.

8. The ore from which metals are obtained has some impurities known by which name?

Answer: Gangue

Gangue or matrix are the impurities present in ore from which metals are extracted.

9. The extraction process of pure metals from impure metals, under suitable conditions, is known by which name?

Answer: Refining

Refining is the process of obtaining pure metals from impure metals. Refining is different from smelting as in smelting metal is extracted from its ore while in refining a pure metal is seprated from impure metal through electrolysis or electrorefining.

10. Is azurite an ore of tin?

Answer: No

Azurite is an ore of copper. It is a soft deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposit.

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