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1.

How many protons does the metal Zinc have?
- A.
  
  65
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  18
Correct Answer
B. 30
2.

In an iron atom that has not reacted with anything, the number of electrons is always equal to the number of:
- A.
  
  Protons
- B.
  
  Neutrons
- C.
  
  Particles in the nucleus
Correct Answer
A. Protons
3.

An isotope of uranium which has not reacted with anything would have the same number of protons but a different:
- A.
  
  Number of electrons
- B.
  
  Atomic number
- C.
  
  Number of neutrons
Correct Answer
C. Number of neutrons
4.

The current theory related to atomic structure states that the nucleus is at the centre and contains the:
- A.
  
  Protons and neutrons
- B.
  
  Electrons and neutrons
- C.
  
  Protons and electrons
Correct Answer
A. Protons and neutrons
5.

Arranged in shells around the nucleus and orbiting the nucleus in these shells are the:
- A.
  
  Protons
- B.
  
  Neutrons
- C.
  
  Electrons
Correct Answer
C. Electrons
6.

In the periodic table of elements, the elements are arranged in order of their:
- A.
  
  Number of protons
- B.
  
  Weight
- C.
  
  Names
Correct Answer
A. Number of protons
7.

In the periodic table of elements, metals appear:
- A.
  
  On the left side
- B.
  
  On the right side
- C.
  
  All over
Correct Answer
A. On the left side
8.

Another word for corrosion is:
- A.
  
  Neutralisation
- B.
  
  Rusting
- C.
  
  Exploding
Correct Answer
B. Rusting
9.

Neutralisation occurs when an acid reacts with a base. When this occurs, the products of the reaction are always:
- A.
  
  An acid and a carbonate
- B.
  
  A sugar and water
- C.
  
  A salt and water
Correct Answer
C. A salt and water
10.

When iron is exposed to moist air, corrosion occurs. The word equation for this reaction is Iron + oxygen + water -->
- A.
  
  Iron hydroxide
- B.
  
  Iron and a salt
- C.
  
  Salty water
Correct Answer
A. Iron hydroxide
11.

When magnesium is put into hydrochloric acid, the reaction that occurs gives off a gas and leaves a salt behind. The word equation is magnesium + hydrochloric acid -->
- A.
  
  Magnesium chloride + oxygen gas
- B.
  
  Magnesium chloride + hydrogen gas
- C.
  
  Magnesium chloride + nitrogen gas
Correct Answer
B. Magnesium chloride + hydrogen gas
12.

When calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid, a gas is released which turns limewater milky. The three products of the reaction are:
- A.
  
  Calcium chloride + water + oxygen
- B.
  
  Calcium chloride + water + salt
- C.
  
  Calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide
Correct Answer
C. Calcium chloride + water + carbon dioxide

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Metals Quiz

How many protons does the metal Zinc have?

In an iron atom that has not reacted with anything, the number of electrons is always equal to the number of:

An isotope of uranium which has not reacted with anything would have the same number of protons but a different:

The current theory related to atomic structure states that the nucleus is at the centre and contains the:

Arranged in shells around the nucleus and orbiting the nucleus in these shells are the:

In the periodic table of elements, the elements are arranged in order of their:

In the periodic table of elements, metals appear:

Another word for corrosion is:

Neutralisation occurs when an acid reacts with a base. When this occurs, the products of the reaction are always:

When iron is exposed to moist air, corrosion occurs. The word equation for this reaction is Iron + oxygen + water -->

When magnesium is put into hydrochloric acid, the reaction that occurs gives off a gas and leaves a salt behind. The word equation is magnesium + hydrochloric acid -->

When calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid, a gas is released which turns limewater milky. The three products of the reaction are: