Metals Quiz

Metals Quiz introduces you to the hidden wonders of the periodic table’s toughest residents. Here’s something curious: ancient civilizations unknowingly used naturally occurring alloys. The Sumerians, for example, used electrum, a mix of gold and silver, for coins and ornaments. They didn’t know the term “alloy,” but they knew it worked better than either metal alone. This metals-quiz taps into the basics and builds your understanding through quick and easy questions. You’ll also run into a few surprises from the world of ductile metals and those used in aircraft, without diving into textbook jargon. The quiz on metals is short, fun, and designed to refresh what you might already know, or thought you did.

Sample Questions from This Quiz

1. What is the typical luster of metals?
2. Which metal is used in the making of aircraft bodies?
3. What property allows metals to be hammered into sheets?
4. Which metal is most abundant in the Earth’s crust?
5. What is the property of metals that allows them to produce sound when struck?

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