EXAM Flashcards
the lightest and most abundant element in the universe; used in fuel cells, rocket
fuel, and water formation
HYDROGEN
used in detergents, glass, and semiconductors
BORON
a noble gas used in neon signs and high-voltage indicators.
NEON
used in gunpowder, fertilizers, and rubber production.
SULFUR
used in aerospace alloys and sports equipment.
SCANDIUM
used in atomic clocks and biomedical research.
RUBIDIUM
Highly conductive; used in wiring and plumbing.
COPPER
used in magnets and nuclear reactors.
DYSPROSIUM
used in catalytic converters and glass polishing.
CERIUM
used in jewelry, medicine, and electrical conductivity.
SILVER
the only liquid metal; used in thermometers and industrial processes.
MERCURY
the strongest natural metal; used in filaments and armor.
TUNGSTEN
used in stress gauges and lasers.
YTTERBIUM
used in red and blue phosphors for TVs.
EUROPIUM
essential for thyroid health; used in disinfectants.
IODINE
used in superconductors and jet engines.
NIOBIUM
used in stainless steel and chrome plating.
CHROMIUM
essential for life; used in medicines, fireworks, and alloys.
MAGNESIUM
used in photocopiers and vitamins.
SELENIUM
used in electronics and catalysts.
RUTHENIUM
a non-flammable noble gas used in balloons, deep-sea diving, and cooling superconductors
HELIUM
essential for life; used in fertilizers, explosives, and the atmosphere.
NITROGEN
essential for DNA and ATP; used in fertilizers and matches.
PHOSPHORUS
crucial for biological functions; used in fertilizers and food preservation.
POTASSIUM