Elements Trivia

Periodic Table of Elements trivia and companion to Elements Periodic Table Cards App for iPhone and iPad. Powered by Atomic Imagination.

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Bromine is corrosive to human tissue in a liquid state and its vapors irritate eyes and throat. Bromine vapors are very toxic with inhalation. #bromine #periodictable #trivia

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The element plutonium was named after the dwarf planet Pluto. #planetpluto #pluto #periodictable #trivia

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The element nickel is used to coat the propeller shafts of boats. #boats #periodictable #trivia

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The chemical industry produces and consumes vast quantities of sulfur. It’s used to manufacture fertilizers, explosives, other acids, dyes, glue, wood preservatives and automobile batteries. #batteries #fertilizer #periodictable #trivia

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A salt-based water softener (AKA an ion exchange water softener) draws heavy minerals (like calcium and magnesium) into a resin within the softener, then releases sodium ions to complete the ion exchange process. #WaterSoftner #periodictable #trivia

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Water softeners remove magnesium and calcium from the water supply as it enters the home. #watersoftener #periodictable #trivia

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Helium is most commonly recovered from natural gas deposits. Geologic conditions in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas make the natural gas in these areas some of the most helium-rich in the world. #Helium #periodictable #elements #trivia

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Campers commonly use small, portable cast iron grills - also known as hibachi-style grills. #camping #grilling #periodictable #trivia

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Most stadium bleachers are made from aluminum. Aluminum bleachers require little maintenance, are easily cleaned with soap and water, and never require sanding and repainting. #sports #periodictable #trivia

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Peridot, August’s birthstone, is predominantly natural light green in color. The more iron present, the more distinct the gem and the more valuable it is. #peridot #August #Periodictable #trivia

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Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves. The country is part of the “lithium triangle” in South America, along with Bolivia and Argentina. #Chile #Lithium #periodictable #trivia

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Strontium and barium are used to make the circuitboards in mobile phones. #circuitboards #periodictable #trivia

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Sulfuric acid is the world's largest volume industrial chemical. It’s used to make storage batteries, fertilizers, paper products, textiles, explosives, and pharmaceuticals, and in steel and iron production. #sulfuricacid #periodictable #trivia

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Goats and sheep require cobalt in their diet for the synthesis of vitamin B12. It also improves the quality of the wool. #goats #sheep #periodictable #trivia

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The atmosphere of Pluto is roughly 90% nitrogen. And much of the surface is covered with nitrogen ice. #Pluto #periodictable #trivia

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Bell bronze (also known as bell metal) is typically an alloy of about 80% copper and 20% tin. #bellbronze #copper #periodictable #trivia

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Nowadays golf woods are made of metals like titanium. #golf #titanium #periodictable

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Used widely in the theatrical and studio industries, halogen lights consist of a tungsten filament, enclosed in an environment of an inert gas and a small amount of a halogen, bromine or iodine. #halogen #periodictable #trivia

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Arsenic is used in the preservation of wood to prevent organisms from growing in the wood. #arsenic #periodictable #trivia

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The six platinum group elements (PGEs) – platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium – have similar physical and chemical properties, and tend to occur together in the same mineral deposits. #periodictable #elements #trivia