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Did you know that the periodic table, a cornerstone of modern chemistry, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century?
Did you know that the periodic table, a cornerstone of modern chemistry, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century?
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It all started with Russian chemist Dmitry Mendeleev, who in 1869 arranged the known elements into a table based on their atomic masses and chemical properties.
It all started with Russian chemist Dmitry Mendeleev, who in 1869 arranged the known elements into a table based on their atomic masses and chemical properties.
It's #NationalPeriodicTableDay
Guess what?
We have a MEGATHREAD with a fun fact about each (nearly) element on the periodic table!
--MEGATHREAD!--
Guess what?
We have a MEGATHREAD with a fun fact about each (nearly) element on the periodic table!
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1. Hydrogen (H) is the most abundant element in the universe. It is explosive.
2. Helium (He) is the second most abundant element in the universe and is also the second lightest element.
2. Helium (He) is the second most abundant element in the universe and is also the second lightest element.
3. Lithium (Li) is the lightest metal and is highly reactive, and used used in the medical field to treat bipolar disorder and depression
