Indiana Science Grade 8

Chapter 5: The Periodic Table

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
The iron triad has __________ properties.
A)nonmetallic
B)no chemical
C)unusual
D)magnetic
2.
Iron in hemoglobin transports __________ in the blood.
A)carbon dioxide
B)hydrogen
C)oxygen
D)helium
3.
What is a common property of transition metals?
A)low boiling point
B)soft
C)brittle
D)high melting point
4.
A substance that can make something happen faster but is not changed itself is a __________.
A)platinum
B)catalyst
C)metal
D)gas
5.
Lanthanides are __________.
A)different from each other
B)easily confused with other metals
C)nonmetals
D)similar to each other
6.
All actinides are __________.
A)radioactive
B)nonmetals
C)gases
D)non reactive
7.
Elements used in dentistry include __________.
A)lead, silver, and mercury
B)silver, fluorine, and mercury
C)fluorine, chlorine, and bromine
D)silver, gold, and platinum
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