Guess the Metal - March 2025

Front

I am a silvery white metal with a blueish hue,
I am malleable and I am toxic,
I am only produced as a by-product (mainly from Zn)
Primarily used in rechargeable batteries (usually with Ni)

Back

cadmium

Front

The origin of my name derives from:

Back

Named after zinc carbonate ore

Front

What is the concentration of Cd in the earth's crust?

Back

0.1-0.5 ppm

Front

Which is the most commonly found Cd mineral?

Back

Greenockite (CdS)

Front

What is the most common oxidation state of Cadmium?

Back

+2

Front

As a bulk metal, Cd is soluble in water?

Back

False

Front

Until WW1 which was the only country to supply Cd? Options: Austria, USA, Germany, England

Back

Germany

Front

As a bulk metal, Cd is flammable?

Back

False