The Periodic Table of Elements (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How many elements are in the periodic table?
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
Which metal is used in shipbuilding and construction?
Which metal is used in shipbuilding and construction?
Iron
What property makes aluminium valuable in engineering?
What property makes aluminium valuable in engineering?
Lightweight and corrosion-resistant
Which metal can withstand extreme heat in light bulb filaments?
Which metal can withstand extreme heat in light bulb filaments?
Tungsten
In aircraft, what is titanium used for?
In aircraft, what is titanium used for?
Engine components
What colour represents metals in the periodic table?
What colour represents metals in the periodic table?
Blue
What does the lightning bolt symbol indicate?
What does the lightning bolt symbol indicate?
Synthetic elements
What are horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
What are horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
Why do Group 1 elements react violently with water?
Why do Group 1 elements react violently with water?
Same outer shell electrons
What particles does the nucleus contain?
What particles does the nucleus contain?
Protons and neutrons
What charge do electrons have?
What charge do electrons have?
Negative
What is an atom?
What is an atom?
Tiniest piece an element breaks into