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The Elements

Quiz by Claire Murphy

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  • Q1
    Which element is used to disinfect swimming pools?
    Fluorine
    Chlorine
    Sodium
    Nitrogen
    30s
  • Q2
    Which element is needed for strong bones and teeth?
    Potassium
    Sodium
    Carbon
    Calcium
    30s
  • Q3
    What metallic element is sometimes used in flares and flashbulbs because it burns with a bright white light?
    Lithium
    Neon
    Magnesium
    Aluminum
    30s
  • Q4
    Which element is found in liver and is needed to prevent anemia or "tired blood"?
    Calcium
    Iron
    Potassium
    Sodium
    30s
  • Q5
    What element is added to toothpaste and city water systems to help prevent tooth decay?
    Magnesium
    Hydrogen
    Fluorine
    Chlorine
    30s
  • Q6
    Which element is used to “paint” the skin to prevent infection from cuts and scratches?
    Aluminum
    Silicon
    Iodine
    Tin
    30s
  • Q7
    What element is used in bright, flashing advertising signs?
    Magnesium
    Helium
    Neon
    Argon
    30s
  • Q8
    What element is a liquid metal sometimes used in thermometers?
    Copper
    Platinum
    Nickel
    Mercury
    30s
  • Q9
    Which element is used for the shiny trim on cars?
    Aluminum
    Zinc
    Nickel
    Chromium
    30s
  • Q10
    Which element is used in light bulbs as a filament?
    Neon
    Krypton
    Tungsten
    Magnesium
    30s
  • Q11
    Which element is used as rat poison?
    Chromium
    Arsenic
    Barium
    Sulfur
    30s
  • Q12
    What element is found in the penny?
    Tin
    Zinc
    Nickel
    Copper
    30s
  • Q13
    A diamond and your pencil lead (graphite) are made of this same element
    Calcium
    Carbon
    Manganese
    Phosphorus
    30s
  • Q14
    Steel is formed when a little bit of carbon is added to this element. (The carbon gives strength and hardness to the steel).
    Aluminum
    Iron
    Nickel
    Chromium
    30s
  • Q15
    What element is used as a shield to protect people from radioactive substances?
    Iron
    Silver
    Tin
    Lead
    30s

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