La importancia y aplicaciones de circonio

La importancia y aplicaciones de circonio

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Chemistry, Science, Physics

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores zirconium, a chemical element symbolized by 'Zr' with atomic number 40. It discusses the etymology of zirconium, tracing its name back to Persian origins, and highlights its discovery by Martin Heinrich Plaprot and isolation by John Jacobius. The tutorial explains zirconium's extraction from zircon and other sources, noting its industrial applications in ceramics, glass, and steel. Zirconium's use in jewelry, such as cubic zirconia, and its technological applications, including superconducting magnets and corrosion-resistant materials, are also covered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the chemical symbol for zirconium?

Zc

Zt

Zn

Zr

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process is used to purify zircon sand?

Distillation

Electrolysis

Spiral concentrators

Magnetic separation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which industry is zirconium dioxide commonly used?

Ceramics and glass

Textile

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is cubic zirconia primarily used for?

Industrial coatings

Jewelry

Surgical instruments

Dental implants

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is zirconium favored in corrosive environments?

It is lightweight

It has a thin oxide layer

It is magnetic

It is cost-effective