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
used in steel alloys and batteries.
VANADIUM
the most widely used metal; essential for blood hemoglobin.
IRON
toxic but used in semiconductors and medicine.
ARSENIC
used in LEDs, phosphors, and superconductors.
YTTRIUM
used in touchscreens and semiconductors.
INDIUM
one of the most corrosion-resistant metals; used in spark plugs and deep-sea equipment
IRIDIUM
A precious metal used in jewelry, electronics, and finance.
GOLD
used in PET scans and catalysts.
LUTETIUM
used in green phosphors and fuel cells.
TERBIUM
used in aerospace components and X-ray windows.
BERYLLIUM
the basis of life; found in organic molecules and fossil fuels.
CARBON
a lightweight metal used in construction, packaging, and transportation
ALUMINUM
used in magnets, batteries, and vitamin B12.
COBALT
a liquid nonmetal used in flame retardants and water treatment.
BROMINE
used in nuclear reactors and heat-resistant ceramics.
ZIRCONIUM
used in catalytic converters and jewelry.
RHODIUM
used in rechargeable batteries and mental health treatments.
LITHIUM
essential for respiration and combustion; the most abundant element in Earth’s crust.
OXYGEN
the main component of sand; used in computer chips and glass.
SILICON
used in disinfectants, water treatment, and PVC plastics.
CHLORINE
used in stainless steel, batteries, and coins.
NICKEL
used in galvanizing iron, alloys, and the human immune system.
ZINC
used in fiber optics and infrared devices.
GERMANIUM
a noble gas used in photography and specialized lighting.
KRYPTON
strengthens steel and is essential for enzymes.
MOLYBDENUM
used in catalytic converters, electronics, and hydrogen storage.
PALLADIUM
used in flame retardants and semiconductors.
ANTIMONY
used in solar panels and metallurgy.
TELLURIUM
a noble gas used in anesthesia, high-performance lamps, and ion propulsion engines.
XENON
used in X-ray contrast solutions and fireworks.
BARIUM
used in magnets and aerospace alloys.
PRASEODYMIUM
used in magnets and cancer treatment.
SAMRIUM
used in strong magnets and nuclear reactors.
HOLMIUM
used in nuclear control rods and high-temperature alloys.
HAFNIUM
the densest metal; used in fountain pen tips and electrical contacts.
OSMIUM
highly valuable and used in jewelry, catalytic converters, and medicine.
PLATINUM
highly reactive; used in toothpaste, Teflon, and refrigeration.
FLUORINE
essential for life; used in table salt and chemical production.
SODIUM
a noble gas used in welding, light bulbs, and lasers.
ARGON
essential for bones and teeth; used in cement and food.
CALCIUM
strong, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant; used in implants and aircraft.
TITANIUM
essential for steelmaking and biological functions.
MANGANESE
used in semiconductors and LED lights.
GALLIUM
used in fireworks (red color) and medical imaging.
STRONIUM
a radioactive element used in medical imaging.
TECHNETIUM
used in catalytic converters and jewelry.
RHODIUM
used in batteries, pigments, and coatings.
CADMIUM
used in alloys like bronze and solder.
TIN
used in atomic clocks and oil drilling fluids.
CESIUM
used in camera lenses and hybrid car batteries.
LANTHANUM
used in powerful magnets for electronics.
NEODYMIUM
A radioactive element used in nuclear batteries.
PROMETHIUM
used in MRI contrast agents.
GADOLINIUM
used in fiber optic cables.
ERBIUM
used in portable X-ray machines.
THULIUM
used in electronics and surgical implants.
TANTALUM
used in jet engines and catalysts.
RHENIUM