Trivia Quiz About Barium

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    Which of the following is the atomic number of Barium?

    • 39
    • 48
    • 56
    • 69
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Barium is a chemical element which is symbolized with Ba and which is also a member of group 2. It is a soft, silvery alkaline earth metal and because of its high chemical reactivity, it is never found as a free element in nature. The most common naturally occurring minerals of Barium are barite. This short quiz is to put your knowledge of Barium to test to ascertain all that you may know as well as those you don't.

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  • 2. 
    What position is Barium in group 2? - ProProfs

    What position is Barium in group 2?

    • Fifth

    • First 

    • Third 

    • Second 

    Correct Answer
    A. Fifth
  • 3. 
    When was Barium reduced to a metal?  - ProProfs

    When was Barium reduced to a metal? 

    • 1808

    • 1758

    • 1793

    • 1825

    Correct Answer
    A. 1808
    Explanation
    In 1808, Barium was reduced to a metal.

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  • 4. 
    When Barium compounds are added to fireworks, which colour is the outcome?  - ProProfs

    When Barium compounds are added to fireworks, which colour is the outcome? 

    • Red

    • Yellow

    • Blue

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Green
    Explanation
    When Barium compounds are added to fireworks, the outcome is green color. This is because Barium compounds, when ignited, emit green light. This green color is commonly used in fireworks displays to create vibrant and visually appealing effects in the night sky.

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  • 5. 
    What is the Shear modulus of Barium?  - ProProfs

    What is the Shear modulus of Barium? 

    • 4.9 GPa

    • 5.9 GPa

    • 8.5 GPa

    • 3.5 GPa

    Correct Answer
    A. 4.9 GPa
  • 6. 
    When was Barium identified as an element?  - ProProfs

    When was Barium identified as an element? 

    • 1887

    • 1774

    • 1508

    • 1769

    Correct Answer
    A. 1774
    Explanation
    Barium was identified as an element in 1774. This means that scientists discovered and recognized barium as a distinct substance during that year.

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  • 7. 
    Which of the following is the Pauling scale of Barium?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following is the Pauling scale of Barium? 

    • 0.89

    • 7.12 

    • 1.53

    • 0.95

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.89
    Explanation
    The Pauling scale is a measure of electronegativity, which indicates the ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. Barium, being an alkaline earth metal, has a relatively low electronegativity value. Among the given options, 0.89 is the lowest value and therefore the correct answer for the Pauling scale of Barium.

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  • 8. 
    Which of the following is true about barium ion and soluble compounds? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is true about barium ion and soluble compounds?

    • They are good for fireworks 

    • They're used for making salt 

    • They're good ingredients for air fresheners 

    • They're poisonous 

    Correct Answer
    A. They're poisonous 
    Explanation
    Barium ions and soluble compounds are poisonous.

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  • 9. 
    Which of the following is the Bulk modulus of Barium?  - ProProfs

    Which of the following is the Bulk modulus of Barium? 

    • 10.16 GPa

    • 7.15 GPa

    • 9.57 GPa

    • 9.6 GPa

    Correct Answer
    A. 9.6 GPa
    Explanation
    The correct answer for the Bulk modulus of Barium is 9.6 GPa.

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  • 10. 
    Which of the following is the Mohs hardness of Barium? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is the Mohs hardness of Barium?

    • 1.25

    • 18.4

    • 2.72

    • 6.59

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.25
    Explanation
    The Mohs hardness scale is used to measure the hardness of minerals based on their ability to scratch other materials. It ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the hardest. Barium has a Mohs hardness of 1.25, which indicates that it is a relatively soft mineral.

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