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Quiz about Name that Metal
Quiz about Name that Metal

Name that Metal! Trivia Quiz


In this quiz, I'll give a few lines about a metal, and you have to say which metal I'm talking about. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by achernar. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
achernar
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
147,024
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
16664
Awards
Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 10
1. A brownish-red metal, this is one of the most widely used metals by humans. It was known to prehistoric people and is believed to be the first metal with which early humans made useful articles such as cooking utensils, coins and ornamental objects. It is found in the earth's crust either in the form of its ores, or in the free state due to its low reactivity. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. With a symbol of 'Hg', this metal has a silvery colour, and is one of the few metallic elements which are liquid at room temperature, which is why its Latin name is 'hydrargyrum' (derived from the Greek word 'hydrargyros', which is an combination of words meaning 'water'and 'silver'). It is used in thermometers and several other scientific instruments, such as barometers, vacuum pumps and electric switches. Its vapours are extremely hazardous to one's health; the fumes enter and poison the body.

Answer: (One word, seven letters)
Question 3 of 10
3. This metal's earlier name was "wolfram", which explains its symbol, "W". It melts at about 3410 degrees Celsius, which is the highest melting point of all metals. It is commonly used as the filament of light-bulbs. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This is a silvery-white metal, with the symbol 'Ca'. Its carbonate, CaCO3, has many forms, including marble, chalk (yes, the type teachers use to write with), limestone and calcite. This metal is present in large amounts in your teeth and bones, which is what makes them sturdy.

Answer: (One word)
Question 5 of 10
5. With the symbol 'Al', this is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust. It is light-weight and silvery. It is rarely found in the free state naturally, as it is fairly highly reactive. Surprisingly, many gemstones, including ruby and sapphire, are forms of this element's crystalline oxide.

Answer: (One word- both UK and US spellings are acceptable)
Question 6 of 10
6. Its symbol is 'Pb' derived from the Latin word 'plumbum'. It was one of the earliest known metals and was mentioned in the Old Testament, which is a part of the Christian Bible. It was used by the ancient Romans to construct water pipes of their famous water distribution network and sewer system. In the earth's crust it is found mainly in the form of its sulphide, galena. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. It has the symbol 'Mn' and is principally used in making alloys, as by itself, it is rather brittle. It does not occur in the free state, except, rather strangely, on meteors. Its principal ore is pyrolusite, which is mined is large quantities in Ukraine, Georgia and South Africa. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This metal has the symbol 'Na', and is highly reactive, silvery-white in colour and extremely soft, in fact, soft enough to be cut by a knife. It combusts spontaneously when it reacts to with oxygen, and is hence stored in kerosene, to prevent any contact with air. It reacts violently with water to form its hydroxide. Because of its high reactivity, it can't be found in the earth's crust in the free state, and is only found in the form of compounds. The common table salt which you have with all your meals is the chloride of this metal. Other important compounds include baking soda, washing soda and borax. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This metal's Latin name is "ferrum" and it is a magnetic, malleable and silvery-white metal. In its metallic form it was used to make ornaments and weapons in prehistoric ages. When exposed to moist air, it oxidises and tarnishes to form a moist reddish-brown oxide, better known as "rust". Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A dense, bright yellow lustrous metal, this is coveted by many in this world! Its symbol is "Au", derived from the Latin word "Aurum". It is extremely inactive and is hence classified as a Noble Metal.

Answer: (One word; four letters)



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A brownish-red metal, this is one of the most widely used metals by humans. It was known to prehistoric people and is believed to be the first metal with which early humans made useful articles such as cooking utensils, coins and ornamental objects. It is found in the earth's crust either in the form of its ores, or in the free state due to its low reactivity.

Answer: Copper

The name "copper" is derived from the name of the tiny island country of Cyprus.

Copper has a variety of applications because of its high electric conductivity, resistance to corrosion, its malleability (ability to be beaten into sheets), ductility (ability to be drawn into wires), and its lustre. In fact, copper's electric conductivity among the metals is second only to silver.

The alloys of copper are much stronger and harder than the metal itself, prominent among its alloys being bronze (copper+tin) and brass (copper+zinc).
2. With a symbol of 'Hg', this metal has a silvery colour, and is one of the few metallic elements which are liquid at room temperature, which is why its Latin name is 'hydrargyrum' (derived from the Greek word 'hydrargyros', which is an combination of words meaning 'water'and 'silver'). It is used in thermometers and several other scientific instruments, such as barometers, vacuum pumps and electric switches. Its vapours are extremely hazardous to one's health; the fumes enter and poison the body.

Answer: Mercury

In the 1950s, the residents of Minimata, Japan, began experiencing several unusual symptoms, including convulsions, vision problems and numbness. Several hundred people died. The cause was discovered to be mercury poisoning: a local industry had dumped their mercury waste into Minimata Bay, which poisoned the fish there, and hence, thousands of people as well.

After a massive cleanup operation, Japan announced in 1997 that the Bay was free from contamination.
3. This metal's earlier name was "wolfram", which explains its symbol, "W". It melts at about 3410 degrees Celsius, which is the highest melting point of all metals. It is commonly used as the filament of light-bulbs.

Answer: Tungsten

The word "Tungsten" means "heavy stone" in Swedish. "Wolfram" is its German name, hence the symbol.
4. This is a silvery-white metal, with the symbol 'Ca'. Its carbonate, CaCO3, has many forms, including marble, chalk (yes, the type teachers use to write with), limestone and calcite. This metal is present in large amounts in your teeth and bones, which is what makes them sturdy.

Answer: Calcium

Dairy products, orange juice, broccoli (don't let me hear you go 'yuck!'), green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), tofu (again, no 'yucks' please!), fortified cereal products and calcium supplements are good sources of calcium, which is necessary for our bones' strength to be normal. Meet your daily requirement of calcium, or be prepared to break all your bones with just one fall.
5. With the symbol 'Al', this is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust. It is light-weight and silvery. It is rarely found in the free state naturally, as it is fairly highly reactive. Surprisingly, many gemstones, including ruby and sapphire, are forms of this element's crystalline oxide.

Answer: Aluminium

If you compare two samples of the same volume of aluminium and steel, the aluminium sample will weigh less than 1/3rd that of the steel sample. In fact, the only metals lighter than aluminium are lithium, beryllium and magnesium.
6. Its symbol is 'Pb' derived from the Latin word 'plumbum'. It was one of the earliest known metals and was mentioned in the Old Testament, which is a part of the Christian Bible. It was used by the ancient Romans to construct water pipes of their famous water distribution network and sewer system. In the earth's crust it is found mainly in the form of its sulphide, galena.

Answer: Lead

Lead-based paints and toys made from lead compounds pose a severe hazards to children, keep such items out of their reach. The effects of lead poisoning are felt usually after it has accumulated in the body over a period of time.
7. It has the symbol 'Mn' and is principally used in making alloys, as by itself, it is rather brittle. It does not occur in the free state, except, rather strangely, on meteors. Its principal ore is pyrolusite, which is mined is large quantities in Ukraine, Georgia and South Africa.

Answer: Manganese

Around 0.5% of simple steels is comprised of manganese.
8. This metal has the symbol 'Na', and is highly reactive, silvery-white in colour and extremely soft, in fact, soft enough to be cut by a knife. It combusts spontaneously when it reacts to with oxygen, and is hence stored in kerosene, to prevent any contact with air. It reacts violently with water to form its hydroxide. Because of its high reactivity, it can't be found in the earth's crust in the free state, and is only found in the form of compounds. The common table salt which you have with all your meals is the chloride of this metal. Other important compounds include baking soda, washing soda and borax.

Answer: Sodium

Sodium belongs to the alkali series of metals, which includes the most reactive of the metals, namely Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium.
9. This metal's Latin name is "ferrum" and it is a magnetic, malleable and silvery-white metal. In its metallic form it was used to make ornaments and weapons in prehistoric ages. When exposed to moist air, it oxidises and tarnishes to form a moist reddish-brown oxide, better known as "rust".

Answer: Iron

Beware, for I am about to embark on yet another one of my "nutrition" lectures. If you think you've had enough of this after my lecture on calcium, then I recommend you skip this section.

You must have enough iron in your diet, it is what forms haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is what carries oxygen *to* your cells and carbon dioxide *from* your cells. Haemoglobin is present in blood, and is what gives it its red colour. A deficiency of iron leads to anaemia, which, believe me, is something you don't want. Good sources of iron are green, leafy vegetables, such as spinach.
10. A dense, bright yellow lustrous metal, this is coveted by many in this world! Its symbol is "Au", derived from the Latin word "Aurum". It is extremely inactive and is hence classified as a Noble Metal.

Answer: Gold

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Source: Author achernar

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