12 Questions
Which group of elements in the periodic table have atomic numbers from 57 through 71?
Lanthanides
What is the main property that distinguishes actinides from lanthanides in the periodic table?
Radioactivity
Which element is used for dental fillings due to its ability to be shaped when warm and resistance to corrosion?
Amalgam
What is the process that converts a refined metal into a more chemically stable form such as oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide?
Corrosion
Which group of metals does not tarnish and is commonly used for door knobs, buttons, and musical instruments?
Brass
What property measures a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture?
Ductility
Which property of metals allows them to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?
Malleability
What is the specific name given to the corrosion of iron involving a chemical reaction between iron, oxygen, and water?
Rusting
What is an alloy of zinc and lead used in electronics to attach components to circuit boards?
Solder
Which group of elements in the periodic table includes transition metals?
Groups 3-12
What does reactivity measure in terms of an element's interaction with other elements and compounds?
Ease and speed of combination with other elements
What property is described as the rate at which heat passes through a specified material with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance?
Thermal conductivity
Test your knowledge on metallic elements such as actinides, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, alloys, and amalgams. Learn about the characteristics and properties of these elements and their importance in various industrial applications.
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