The Periodic Table of Elements (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How many known elements are contained in the periodic table?
How many known elements are contained in the periodic table?
118
What are elements described as?
What are elements described as?
Basic building blocks
Which engineering metal is specifically used in shipbuilding and construction?
Which engineering metal is specifically used in shipbuilding and construction?
Iron
What key property makes aluminium valuable in engineering?
What key 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
Which metal is used for aircraft main fuselage?
Which metal is used for aircraft main fuselage?
Aluminium alloys
Why is titanium used for aircraft engine components?
Why is titanium used for aircraft engine components?
Heat resistant
What colour represents metals in the periodic table's colour-coding system?
What colour represents metals in the periodic table's colour-coding system?
Blue
What colour represents noble gases in the periodic table?
What colour represents noble gases in the periodic table?
Orange
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
Why do elements in the same group have similar chemical properties?
Why do elements in the same group have similar chemical properties?
Same electrons in outer shell
What charge do protons have in the atomic nucleus?
What charge do protons have in the atomic nucleus?
Positive charge
Where are electrons located in an atom?
Where are electrons located in an atom?
Orbiting in shells around nucleus
What electrical charge do neutrons have?
What electrical charge do neutrons have?
No charge (neutral)