Trivia Quiz About Barium
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.
- 1.
Which of the following is the atomic number of Barium?
- A.
39
- B.
48
- C.
56
- D.
69
Correct Answer
C. 56Explanation
Barium has an atomic number of 56. The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, and it is unique to each element. In the periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. Therefore, 56 is the correct answer for the atomic number of Barium.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What position is Barium in group 2?
- A.
Fifth
- B.
First
- C.
Third
- D.
Second
Correct Answer
A. Fifth -
- 3.
Which of the following is the Pauling scale of Barium?
- A.
0.89
- B.
7.12
- C.
1.53
- D.
0.95
Correct Answer
A. 0.89Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following is the Bulk modulus of Barium?
- A.
10.16 GPa
- B.
7.15 GPa
- C.
9.57 GPa
- D.
9.6 GPa
Correct Answer
D. 9.6 GPaExplanation
The correct answer for the Bulk modulus of Barium is 9.6 GPa.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the Shear modulus of Barium?
- A.
4.9 GPa
- B.
5.9 GPa
- C.
8.5 GPa
- D.
3.5 GPa
Correct Answer
A. 4.9 GPa -
- 6.
Which of the following is the Mohs hardness of Barium?
- A.
1.25
- B.
18.4
- C.
2.72
- D.
6.59
Correct Answer
A. 1.25Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When was Barium identified as an element?
- A.
1887
- B.
1774
- C.
1508
- D.
1769
Correct Answer
B. 1774Explanation
Barium was identified as an element in 1774. This means that scientists discovered and recognized barium as a distinct substance during that year.Rate this question:
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- 8.
When was Barium reduced to a metal?
- A.
1808
- B.
1758
- C.
1793
- D.
1825
Correct Answer
A. 1808Explanation
In 1808, Barium was reduced to a metal.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When Barium compounds are added to fireworks, which colour is the outcome?
- A.
Red
- B.
Yellow
- C.
Blue
- D.
Green
Correct Answer
D. GreenExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is true about barium ion and soluble compounds?
- A.
They are good for fireworks
- B.
They're used for making salt
- C.
They're good ingredients for air fresheners
- D.
They're poisonous
Correct Answer
D. They're poisonousExplanation
Barium ions and soluble compounds are poisonous.Rate this question:
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