Elements: The Building Blocks of Matter - Science Eleventh Grade

Question 1

Which element requires the most energy to remove an electron?

Accepted Answer

Fluorine (F)

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Sodium (Na)

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Potassium (K)

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Cesium (Cs)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of elements?

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Can change their form easily

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Distinct atomic number

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Unique chemical reactivity

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Cannot be broken down into simpler substances

Question 3

Which element is the lightest and most abundant in the universe?

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Hydrogen

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Helium

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Carbon

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Oxygen

Question 4

What term describes the number of electrons in an atom's outermost energy level?

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Valence electrons

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Atomic mass

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Electronegativity

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Ionization energy

Question 5

What type of chemical reaction occurs when multiple elements combine to form a new substance?

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Synthesis

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Combustion

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Neutralization

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Decomposition

Question 6

Which of the following elements is a liquid at normal room temperature?

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Mercury

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Chlorine

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Aluminum

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Sodium

Question 7

Which element is commonly used in the production of semiconductors?

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Silicon

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Gold

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 8

What is the name of the force that binds protons and neutrons together in an atom's nucleus?

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Strong nuclear force

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Weak nuclear force

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of an element?

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Distinct molecular structure

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Fixed atomic number

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Specific chemical behavior

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Ability to be broken down into simpler substances

Question 10

The atomic number of an element indicates the:

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Number of protons in its nucleus

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Number of neutrons in its nucleus

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Mass of its atoms

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Number of electrons in its outermost shell

Question 11

An example of a metal element is:

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Sodium

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Chlorine

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 12

The periodic table is organized primarily according to:

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Atomic number

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Atomic mass

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Physical properties

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Chemical reactivity

Question 13

Which of the following is a noble gas?

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Helium

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Carbon

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Aluminum

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Potassium

Question 14

The chemical symbol for gold is:

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Au

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Ag

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Fe

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Cu

Question 15

A chemical reaction involving an acid and a base is known as:

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Neutralization

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Combustion

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Oxidation

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Precipitation

Question 16

The formation of compounds through the combination of elements is referred to as:

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Chemical bonding

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Decomposition

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Radioactive decay

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Nuclear fission

Question 17

Which subatomic particle carries a negative charge?

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

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Alpha particle

Question 18

The mass number of an element represents the total number of:

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Protons and neutrons

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Electrons and protons

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Neutrons and electrons

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Protons and positrons

Question 19

Which is NOT a property of elements?

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Ability to be created or destroyed by chemical reactions

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Purity

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Fixed composition

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Existence in various states of matter

Question 20

Identify the metal among the following elements:

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Sodium

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Chlorine

Question 21

Which reaction involves an element and a compound?

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2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2

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2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl

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CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

Question 22

Which element is essential for life?

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Carbon

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Helium

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Neon

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Krypton

Question 23

Identify the metalloid among the following:

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Boron

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Lithium

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Fluorine

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Magnesium

Question 24

Which element has the lowest atomic number?

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Hydrogen

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Helium

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Lithium

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Beryllium

Question 25

Identify the noble gas among the following:

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Argon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Chlorine

Question 26

Identify the element that belongs to the transition metal category:

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Iron

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Sodium

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Chlorine

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Hydrogen

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of elements?

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Volume occupied by the element

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Unique atomic number

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Specific boiling point

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Reactivity with other substances

Question 28

What is the designated symbol for the element chlorine in the periodic table?

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Cl

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Cr

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C

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Ch

Question 29

Identify the chemical reaction that demonstrates the formation of an ionic compound.

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2Mg + O2 → 2MgO

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CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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2HCl → H2 + Cl2

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NH3 + H2O → NH4+ + OH-

Question 30

Which element group in the periodic table is commonly known as the noble gases?

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Group 18

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Group 1

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Group 17

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Group 2

Question 31

Out of the given elements, which one is the most prevalent in the Earth's crust?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Silicon

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 32

Which element plays a crucial role in nuclear power generation?

Accepted Answer

Uranium

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Carbon

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Helium

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Hydrogen

Question 33

Which element exhibits the highest electronegativity?

Accepted Answer

Fluorine

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Chlorine

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Bromine

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Iodine

Question 34

Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of elements?

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Composed solely of other elements

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Unique atomic number

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Specific chemical behavior

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Existence in various forms

Question 35

The fundamental particle of an element that retains its unique chemical characteristics is known as a/an:

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Atom

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Molecule

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Ion

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Compound

Question 36

Which element among the following is classified as a noble gas?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Sodium

Question 37

Generally, as you move down Group 17, the reactivity of elements:

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

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Alternates between increasing and decreasing

Question 38

Which of the following reactions involves a rearrangement of atoms within the same molecule?

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Isomerization

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Combustion

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Neutralization

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Oxidation-reduction

Question 39

The process where atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions is known as:

Accepted Answer

Ionization

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Chemical bonding

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Oxidation

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Reduction

Question 40

Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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Iron

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Aluminum

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Gold

Question 41

Elements within the same vertical column (group) of the periodic table share similar:

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Chemical properties

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Atomic masses

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Number of protons

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Physical appearances

Question 42

Which element plays a vital role as a cofactor, enabling enzymes to function efficiently in biochemical reactions?

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Zinc

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Hydrogen

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Carbon

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Nitrogen

Question 43

In archaeology, which carbon isotope is crucial for determining the age of ancient artifacts using radioactive dating techniques?

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Carbon-14

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Carbon-12

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Carbon-13

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Carbon-15

Question 44

Who is credited with creating the first version of the periodic table?

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Dmitri Mendeleev

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Antoine Lavoisier

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John Newlands

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Julius Lothar Meyer

Question 45

Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to elements?

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They can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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They are pure substances composed of identical atoms.

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They have a unique set of properties.

Question 46

Which of the following elements is classified as a noble gas?

Accepted Answer

Helium

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Iron

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Chlorine

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Sodium

Question 47

Which element is the most reactive metal?

Accepted Answer

Potassium

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Gold

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Calcium

Question 48

Which of the following elements is a transition metal?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Chlorine

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Sodium

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Oxygen

Question 49

Which element has the highest atomic mass?

Accepted Answer

Oganesson

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Plutonium

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Uranium

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Gold

Question 50

Which of the following elements is radioactive?

Accepted Answer

Uranium

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Helium

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Oxygen

Question 51

Which element is essential for life on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

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Aluminum

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Gold

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Tungsten