Quiz about Element Identification

Question 1

Read the description below. Which detail(s) show that Sulfur is a mineral?

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It is a solid.

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It can be defined by a chemical formula.

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It is yellow.

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All of the above.

Question 2

The beautiful metals Gold is a/an

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element

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compound

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mixture

Question 3

Compounds are formed by the combination of

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elements

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atoms

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mixtures

Question 4

The basic building blocks of matter are

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elements

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mixtures

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compounds

Question 5

What is gold?

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element

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compound

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mixture

Question 6

Which contains only elements?

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C

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A

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B

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D

Question 7

Name the element

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Silicon

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Aluminum

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Phosphorus

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Sulfur

Question 8

A property of a mineral is that it is made of a . . .

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Element

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Dorito

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Pebble

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Rock

Question 9

A mineral's color helps us ____________ them.

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Identify

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Break

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Paint

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Cheeto

Question 10

What is Calcium on this element identification card?

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element name

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atomic mass

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element symbol

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atomic number

Question 11

What does the number 40.078 on this element identification card tell you about an atom of Calcium?

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the number of protons + neutrons

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the number of neutrons

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the number of electrons + neutrons

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the number of protons + electrons

Question 12

What does the number 20 on this element identification card tell you about an atom of Calcium? (two answers)

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the number of protons

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the number of electrons

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the number of neutrons

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its mass

Question 13

Which of the following is a chemical element?

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Oxygen

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Water

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Salt

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Sugar

Question 14

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties?

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Atom

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Molecule

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Compound

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Mixture

Question 15

Which element is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?

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Iron

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Fluorine

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Francium

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Fermium

Question 16

What is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust?

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Oxygen

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Silicon

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 17

Which element is a noble gas?

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Argon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

Question 18

What element is commonly used in batteries?

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Lithium

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Helium

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Carbon

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Neon

Question 19

Which element is liquid at room temperature?

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Mercury

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Gold

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Silver

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Copper

Question 20

What element is essential for the production of thyroid hormones?

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Iodine

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Calcium

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Iron

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Zinc

Question 21

Which element is known as the 'King of Chemicals'?

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Sulfur

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Chlorine

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Nitrogen

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Hydrogen

Question 22

What element is used in the process of galvanization to prevent rusting?

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Zinc

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Copper

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Lead

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Tin

Question 23

Which element is used in the making of computer chips?

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Silicon

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Carbon

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Iron

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Aluminum

Question 24

What element is used in the treatment of cancer through radiation therapy?

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Radium

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Radon

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Uranium

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Plutonium

Question 25

Which element is known for its use in balloons and airships due to its low density?

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Helium

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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