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Zinc Trivia Quiz

The element zinc.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,238

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1204

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Question 1 of 5

1. Zinc is the last element alphabetically (in English).

True

False

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of the following ores is *NOT* a source of zinc? Hint

sphalerite

calamine

smithsonite

calaverite

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Question 3 of 5

3. About how much zinc is in the average automobile? Hint

528 pounds

39 pounds

5 pounds

887 pounds

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is zinc's use in the human body, as a nutrient? Hint

blood production

maintaining nerve health

maximizing physical growth and development

protecting skin from sun exposure

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Question 5 of 5

5. Zinc has this in common with gold, tin, and lead. Hint

only one-syllable name elements (in English)

only non-toxic metals

only elemental magnetic materials

only elements that stay solid above 2000 degrees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Zinc is the last element alphabetically (in English).

Answer: false

Zirconium is last.

2. Which of the following ores is *NOT* a source of zinc?

Answer: calaverite

Calaverite is a telluride (binary compound of tellurium) of gold.

3. About how much zinc is in the average automobile?

Answer: 39 pounds

About 17 lbs. is used for rust protection, 20 lbs. is used for die-cast parts, and about half a pound per tire for rubber curing.

4. What is zinc's use in the human body, as a nutrient?

Answer: maximizing physical growth and development

It's also good for fighting colds. Zinc deficiency is the number one nutritional deficiency among US children.

5. Zinc has this in common with gold, tin, and lead.

Answer: only one-syllable name elements (in English)

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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