Meet the Elements Quiz

What happens to iron when it is exposed to oxygen over time?

• It melts

• It rusts away

• It turns into gold

• It evaporates

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What is carbon in its ordinary form?

• Diamond

• Coal

• Graphite

• Steel

Which gas is used to light up signs, such as those for a pizza place?

• Helium

• Neon

• Argon

• Krypton

Which elements are commonly found in coins?

• Gold, silver, and platinum

• Copper, nickel, and zinc

• Iron, lead, and tin

• Aluminum, magnesium, and titanium

What are balloons typically filled with?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Carbon dioxide

Which element is most abundant in stars and may someday fuel cars?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

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What are the four elements that make up most living things, including elephants?

• Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen

• Iron, calcium, potassium, and sodium

• Phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, and argon

• Magnesium, aluminum, silicon, and fluorine

What do elements do when they combine?

• They disappear

• They form a chemical compound

• They explode

• They become radioactive

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What is the form of carbon when it is crushed together under high pressure?

• Graphite

• Diamond

• Charcoal

• Carbon dioxide

Most living things are made of 4 elements. Which element is the most abundant (largest percent) in living things?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen