Chapter 17, Problem 14TE

To determine

The names of 10 elements you have access to macroscopic samples of in your everyday environment.

Answer to Problem 14TE

The 10 elements you have access to macroscopic samples of in your everyday environment are carbon, aluminium, gold, silver, platinum, iron, lead, mercury, calcium, zinc.

Explanation of Solution

The substance which cannot be broken into a simpler substance by chemical means is termed as an element.

The elements are arranged in the periodic table.

The elements that are accessible in macroscopic samples in the everyday environment are-

1. carbon- The coal, stainless steel has carbon as its component.
2. aluminium- The utensils which we use are made up of aluminium.
3. gold- The gold jewellery, coins.
4. silver- The silver jewellery, coins, utensils.
5. platinum- The platinum jewellery.
6. iron- The steel has iron as its component.
7. lead- The pipes can be made up of lead.
8. mercury- The thermometer has mercury.
9. calcium- The calcium tablets have calcium.
10. zinc- The alloy brass has zinc.

Conclusion:

The 10 elements you have access to macroscopic samples of in your everyday environment are carbon, aluminium, gold, silver, platinum, iron, lead, mercury, calcium, zinc.