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Iron Trivia Quiz

The element iron.

A multiple-choice quiz by TonyTheDad. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
TonyTheDad

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
3170

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. What is the atomic symbol for iron? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. Iron's rank (by weight) in the Earth's crust is: Hint

4th

2nd

1st

3rd

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Question 3 of 5

3. Iron makes an important contribution to human blood.

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. Wrought iron contains iron and what other element? Hint

carbon

cobalt

manganese

boron

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Question 5 of 5

5. What is iron's atomic number? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the atomic symbol for iron?

Answer: Fe

Latin: ferrum.

2. Iron's rank (by weight) in the Earth's crust is:

Answer: 4th

3. Iron makes an important contribution to human blood.

Answer: True

It is part of hemoglobin, the oxygen-transport substance in red blood cells.

4. Wrought iron contains iron and what other element?

Answer: carbon

Carbon steel is an alloy of iron with small amounts of Mn, S, P, and Si.

5. What is iron's atomic number?

Answer: 26

This is equivalent to the number of protons in its nucleus.

Source: Author TonyTheDad

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