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Lithium Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the element lithium.

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

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,399

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1188

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Question 1 of 5

1. What year was lithium discovered? Hint

1817

1776

1888

1790

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Question 2 of 5

2. Lithium, as a metal, will sink in a container of liquid water.

True

False

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Question 3 of 5

3. Lithium's atomic number is which of these? Hint

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Question 4 of 5

4. 'Lithium' comes from the Greek 'lithos' which has which meaning? Hint

earth

light

energy

stone

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which of the following materials does *NOT* use lithium? Hint

battery anodes

waxes

ceramics

lubricants

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was lithium discovered?

Answer: 1817

By Arfvedson.

2. Lithium, as a metal, will sink in a container of liquid water.

Answer: False

Lithium is the lightest of all metals, with a density only about half that of water. It will float in it as it reacts chemically with water.

3. Lithium's atomic number is which of these?

Answer: 3

Beryllium's is 4, Boron's is 5, and Carbon's is 6.

4. 'Lithium' comes from the Greek 'lithos' which has which meaning?

Answer: stone

5. Which of the following materials does *NOT* use lithium?

Answer: waxes

Nor is it used in dessert toppings. :)

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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