How Well Do You Know The Element Titanium?

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How Well Do You Know The Element Titanium? - Quiz


This Quiz is about Titanium. Do you know this element?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When was Titanium discovered?

    • A.

      1752

    • B.

      1791

    • C.

      1822

    • D.

      1742

    • E.

      1854

    Correct Answer
    B. 1791
    Explanation
    Titanium was discovered in 1791. This answer indicates the year in which the discovery of titanium took place.

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  • 2. 

    Which was the country where they discovered Titanium?

    • A.

      England

    • B.

      Australia

    • C.

      Mexico

    • D.

      America

    • E.

      Kazakhstan

    Correct Answer
    A. England
    Explanation
    England is the correct answer because Titanium was first discovered in England by Reverend William Gregor in 1791. He found a black magnetic sand near a stream in Cornwall, England and sent it to chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth for analysis. Klaproth confirmed the presence of a new element, which he named Titanium after the Titans of Greek mythology.

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  • 3. 

    What is Titanium's boiling point? 

    • A.

      800 Celsius

    • B.

      1450 Celsius

    • C.

      500 Celsius

    • D.

      1500 Celsius

    • E.

      1200 Celsius

    Correct Answer
    E. 1200 Celsius
    Explanation
    Titanium's boiling point is 1200 Celsius.

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  • 4. 

    What is Titanium's symbol?

    • A.

      Ti

    • B.

      T

    • C.

      Ta

    • D.

      Tm

    • E.

      To

    Correct Answer
    A. Ti
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ti. The symbol for an element is a shorthand way of representing it. In the case of Titanium, its symbol is Ti.

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  • 5. 

    Who discovered Titanium?

    • A.

      Emilio Segrè

    • B.

      André-Louis Debierne

    • C.

      William Gregor

    • D.

      Friedrich Strohmeyer

    • E.

      Glenn T. Seaborg

    Correct Answer
    C. William Gregor
    Explanation
    William Gregor is credited with the discovery of Titanium. In 1791, while analyzing a mineral sample from Cornwall, England, Gregor noticed a new metal oxide that had not been previously identified. He named this oxide "manaccanite" and later it was renamed as "titanium" by Martin Heinrich Klaproth. Gregor's discovery laid the foundation for further research and understanding of this versatile and widely used metal.

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  • 6. 

    What is the Atomic number of Titanium?

    • A.

      22

    • B.

      23

    • C.

      24

    • D.

      18

    • E.

      19

    Correct Answer
    A. 22
    Explanation
    The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. In the case of Titanium, its atomic number is 22, indicating that it has 22 protons.

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  • 7. 

    Can Titanium be melted?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    B. No
    Explanation
    Titanium can be melted. It has a melting point of 1,668 degrees Celsius (3,034 degrees Fahrenheit), which is relatively high compared to other metals. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that titanium cannot be melted.

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  • 8. 

    What group is Titanium in?

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      12

    • D.

      4

    • E.

      1

    Correct Answer
    D. 4
    Explanation
    Titanium is in group 4 of the periodic table. The periodic table is divided into groups based on similar chemical properties, and group 4 consists of elements with similar characteristics. Therefore, Titanium belongs to group 4.

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  • 9. 

    Can you find Titanium in fireworks?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Titanium can be found in fireworks as it is used to create bright white sparks and flames. When titanium is ignited, it produces a brilliant white light, making it a popular choice for creating dazzling visual effects in fireworks displays. Additionally, titanium is known for its high melting point and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for use in pyrotechnics. Therefore, the presence of titanium in fireworks is a common occurrence.

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  • 10. 

    How many protons does Titanium have?

    • A.

      36

    • B.

      24

    • C.

      16

    • D.

      18

    • E.

      22

    Correct Answer
    E. 22
    Explanation
    Titanium has 22 protons. The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in its nucleus. Since the question asks for the number of protons in Titanium, the correct answer is 22.

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