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Which element is the lightest and most abundant in the universe?
Which element is the lightest and most abundant in the universe?
What element is a key component of both proteins and carbohydrates?
What element is a key component of both proteins and carbohydrates?
Which two elements combine to form table salt?
Which two elements combine to form table salt?
Which element has the symbol 'Fe'?
Which element has the symbol 'Fe'?
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What element is commonly found in the Earth's atmosphere, making up 78% of it?
What element is commonly found in the Earth's atmosphere, making up 78% of it?
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Which metal can catch fire when placed in water?
Which metal can catch fire when placed in water?
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What is the symbol for gold?
What is the symbol for gold?
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Which of the following elements is NOT a metal?
Which of the following elements is NOT a metal?
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Which of the following elements is essential for human respiration?
Which of the following elements is essential for human respiration?
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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
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Study Notes
Building Blocks of the Universe
- Everything in the universe is made of elements
- Elements are the fundamental building blocks of matter
- Elements cannot be broken down chemically into smaller parts
Lightest Elements
- Hydrogen (H) is the lightest element
- Helium (He) is the second lightest element
- Hydrogen and Helium are the most abundant elements in the universe
- Hydrogen is found in water molecules (H₂O)
Elements of Living Things
- Carbon (C), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and hydrogen (H) are essential elements for living organisms
- These elements form organic molecules like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
- Humans, animals, and plants are made up of these organic molecules
- Oxygen gas (O₂) is inhaled and carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) is exhaled
- Nitrogen gas (N₂) makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere
Metal & Metalloid Elements
- Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl) are elements found together in table salt (NaCl)
- Sodium (Na) is a soft metal that can be cut with a knife
- Sodium (Na) will catch fire when placed in water
- Gold (Au) is a valuable and expensive metal
- Silver (Ag) is another prized metal
- Copper (Cu) is used for wire due to its properties
- Iron (Fe) is a strong and abundant metal and is used in steel production (e.g., cars, buildings)
- Aluminum (Al) is a prevalent metal found in the Earth's crust (e.g., aluminum foil)
- Silicon (Si) is a metalloid, having properties of both metals and nonmetals
- Silicon (Si) is found in rocks, sand, used in computer parts, tools, concrete, and glass
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Explore the essential elements that compose our universe. This quiz covers the lightest elements, the components of living organisms, and the role of metals and metalloids. Test your knowledge on how these building blocks shape matter and life.
