Warm-Up Deck

Question 1

Name the element.

Answer 1

Hydrogen is a very important element in compounds of living systems, but is rarely found in its molecular gas form (H₂) naturally.

Question 2

Name the element.

Answer 2

Most helium on Earth is generated by radioactive decay of other elements like thorium or uranium.

Question 3

Name the element.

Answer 3

Nitrogen comes from the Greek ‘nitron’ and ‘genes’ to altogether mean ‘nitre forming’.

Question 4

Name the element.

Answer 4

Oxygen gets its name from ‘oxy genes’, the Greek for ‘acid forming’.

Question 5

Name the element.

Answer 5

Sodium in its ionic form is essential for biological processes such as signal transmission between neurons (brain cells).

Question 6

Name the element.

Answer 6

(or Aluminum)

Aluminum gets its name from the latin ‘alumen’ meaning ‘bitter salt’.

Question 7

Name the element.

Answer 7

Phosphorus comes from the very similar Greek word ‘phosphoros’, translating to ‘bringer of light’.

Question 8

Name the element.

Answer 8

Potassium is an essential element for the functioning of many organs, including the heart, kidneys, and muscles.

Question 9

Name the element.

Answer 9

The average human is made up of about 1kg of calcium.

Question 10

Name the element.

Answer 10

In the Earth’s crust, iron is the fourth most abundant element by mass.

Question 11

Name the symbol.

Answer 11

Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe by mass.

Question 12

Name the symbol.

Answer 12

Fluorine is the most electronegative element and is highly reactive.

Question 13

Name the symbol.

Answer 13

Neon is a noble gas that is most commonly used in advertising signs.

Question 14

Name the symbol.

Answer 14

Diatoms (photosynthesising algae) uniquely have cell walls made up of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide).

Question 15

Name the symbol.

(or Sulfur)

Answer 15

Sulfur is a nonmetal that is used in the production of sulfuric acid.

Question 16

Name the symbol.

Answer 16

Chlorine is a highly reactive nonmetal that is commonly used as a disinfectant.

Question 17

Name the symbol.

Answer 17

Cobalt is a transition metal that is used in the production of rechargeable batteries.

Question 18

Name the symbol.

Answer 18

Nickel is a transition metal that is commonly used in the production of coins.

Question 19

Name the symbol.

Answer 19

Copper is a transition metal that is highly conductive and is widely used in electrical wiring.

Question 20

Name the symbol.

Answer 20

Zinc is a transition metal that is used in the production of galvanized steel.

Question 21

Give the atomic number.

Answer 21

Boron is a metalloid that is used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors.

It is used in the production of fire-retardant materials, and is an essential mineral component of plant cell walls.

Question 22

Give the atomic number.

Answer 22

Cobalt is a hard, lustrous transition metal used in producing alloys, magnets, and as a pigment in ceramics and glass.

It is also used in superalloys for jet engines, rechargeable batteries, some cancer treatments in its radioactive form, and as a component in vitamin B12.

Question 23

Give the atomic number.

Answer 23

Zinc is a bluish-white transition metal used in producing galvanized steel, batteries, and as a micronutrient in the human body.

Excessive amounts of zinc may be carcinogenic, and newly formed zinc (II) oxide can cause a condition known as ‘oxide shakes’ or ‘zinc chills’.

Question 24

Give the atomic number.

Answer 24

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Question 25

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 25

## Footnote Silver is a shiny metal. It is used in jewelry, coins, photography, electronics, and various industrial applications. Due to its antibacterial properties, silver nanoparticles are used in clothing to prevent odors caused by bacteria.

Question 26

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 26

## Footnote Tin is a silvery-white metal. It is used to make solder with lead, cans, and as a protective coating for other metals. Tin slowly turns to powder at temperatures below 13°C.

Question 27

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 27

## Footnote Iodine is a bluish-black halogen. It is used in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and as a disinfectant. Louis Daguerre popularized the use of iodine in photography, creating images on metal plates called daguerreotypes.

Question 28

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 28

79 ## Footnote Gold is a dense, yellow transition metal. It is highly valued for its beauty and rarity, used in jewelry, electronics, and as a monetary store of value. Gold alloys are identified by 'carat' to indicate the amount of gold present. 24-carat gold is pure gold, while lower values like 18 and 9-carat are often favored for their higher durability.

Question 29

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 29

## Footnote Mercury is a heavy, silvery transition metal. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, barometers, and controversially in dental amalgams. Despite having no known biological role, mercury is present in trace amounts in all living systems, including food.

Question 30

# Give the atomic number.

Answer 30

## Footnote Lead is a dense, bluish-gray post-transition metal. It is used in the production of batteries, ammunition, and as a protective coating for electrical cables. It is obtained through a roasting process of the mineral galena, but in places such as the UK some quantities are obtained via recycling of items like pipes and batteries.

Question 31

Which **element** is known as the "King of Metals" and has been highly valued since ancient times for its rarity and luster?

Answer 31

## Footnote Gold's symbol, Au, comes from the Latin word "aurum," which means "shining dawn."

Question 32

What **element**, commonly known as "quicksilver," is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?

Answer 32

## Footnote Mercury's symbol, Hg, comes from the Latin word "hydrargyrum," which means "water-silver."

Question 33

Which **element** is the most abundant in the Earth's crust and is essential for the formation of computer chips and solar cells?

Answer 33

## Footnote Silicon was discovered by Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius in 1824.

Question 34

Which **element** is a noble gas that is used in lighting and makes signs glow?

Answer 34

## Footnote Neon was discovered in 1898 by British chemists Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers.

Question 35

Which **element**, crucial for the functioning of all living cells, forms the backbone of DNA and RNA?

Answer 35

## Footnote Phosphorus was discovered by the German alchemist Hennig Brand in 1669.