11 Questions
What is the term used to describe the corrosion of iron through a chemical reaction with oxygen and water?
Rusting
Which property refers to the ability of metals to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without breaking?
Malleability
What is the main component of the alloy used in electronics to attach components to circuit boards?
Solder
Which term refers to the rate at which heat passes through a material over a specified area and temperature gradient?
Thermal conductivity
What is the key feature that categorizes sounds into a relative scale in phonology?
Sonority
What is the main difference between actinides and lanthanides?
Actinides have atomic numbers from 89 to 103, while lanthanides have atomic numbers from 57 to 71.
Which group of metals is known for being extremely unstable and not occurring naturally?
Actinides
What property makes amalgam suitable for dental fillings?
Ability to resist corrosion
Which property is measured by ductility?
Ability to undergo plastic deformation
Which process converts a refined metal into a more stable form like oxide or hydroxide?
Corrosion
Which element group consists of metals with one valence electron in the 5d shell?
Lanthanides
Test your knowledge on actinides, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, alloys, and amalgams in this chemistry quiz. Learn about the properties and characteristics of these elements and compounds.
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