Science Enrichment 1

Elements

10 Random Elements

The periodic table is made up of 118 elements so far, but in this list there are 10 random elements picked for reference. Enjoy!!!

1. Chlorine (Symbol “Cl”, Atomic number #17, Atomic mass 35.453)

Uses: Chlorine bombs, organic chlorine compounds, bromine extraction

2. Copper (Symbol “Cu”, Atomic number #29, Atomic mass 63.546)

Uses: Electronics, wires, architecture, alloys

3. Krypton (Symbol “Kr”, Atomic number #36, Atomic mass 83.798)

Uses: Photography, florescent lamps, krypton fluoride laser

4. Iron (Symbol “Fe”, Atomic number #26, Atomic mass 55.845)

Uses: Metal compounds, food and health, blood

5. Gold (Symbol “Au”, Atomic number #79, Atomic mass 196.967)

Uses: Money, jewelry, tooth crowns, electronics

6. Sodium (Symbol “Na”, Atomic number #11, Atomic mass 22.990)

Uses: Alloys, nuclear reactor cooling, transfer heat

7. Aluminium (Symbol “Al”, Atomic number #13, Atomic mass 26.982)

Uses: Packaging, construction, household appliances, alloys

8. Nitrogen (Symbol “N”, Atomic number #7, Atomic mass 14.007)

Uses: Stainless steel, disable explosive liquids, electric parts

9. Cobalt (Symbol “Co”, Atomic number #27, Atomic mass 58.933)

Uses: Alloys, pigments and colourings, batteries

10. Titanium (Symbol “Ti”, Atomic number #22, Atomic mass 47.867)

Uses: Aerospace and marine, architecture, pigment

Shao Xuan
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