Metals 1 - Answers

Published: Saturday 15th August 2026A free quiz about metals, their properties and uses.
  1. What metal is added to iron to make stainless steel? Chromium.
  2. What is the lightest metal in the Periodic Table? Lithium.
  3. According to the World Gold Council, which country mined the most gold in 2025? China.
  4. What metal combines with chlorine to form common salt? Sodium.
  5. What metal combines with copper to form bronze? Tin.
  6. What is the highest valued precious metal that is naturally occurring? Rhodium.
  7. Which metal gives rubies their red colouring? Chromium.
  8. Which is the best naturally occurring metal for conducting electricity? Silver.
  9. What is the most common alloy of copper and zinc called? Brass
  10. Which metal has the highest tensile strength of any naturally occurring metal? Tungsten.
  11. Which metal oxide is used as the catalyst in the Haber Process to produce Ammonia? Iron.
  12. Which metal in used in the Galvanising process? Zinc.
  13. Bauxite is the most common ore of which metal? Aluminium.
  14. The Statue of Liberty is primarily made from which metal? Copper.
  15. What is the chemical symbol for silver? Ag.
  16. Koilonychia or "Spoon Nails" is a condition caused by what metal deficiency in the human body? Iron.
  17. The World's first iron bridge spanned which river? River Severn.
  18. Which is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature (20C)? Mercury.
  19. What name is given to the blue-green tarnish that forms on copper as a result of oxidation? Verdigris.
  20. What alloy of copper, tin and zinc is known as Red Brass in the USA? Gunmetal.

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