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It's #NationalPeriodicTableDay
Guess what?
We have a MEGATHREAD with a fun fact about each (nearly) element on the periodic table!

--MEGATHREAD!--

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.

3. Lithium (Li) is the lightest metal and is highly reactive, and used used in the medical field to treat bipolar disorder and depression

4. Beryllium (Be) is a hard, strong, lightweight metal used in aerospace and electronic components.

5. Boron (B) is a metalloid used in boron fiber composites and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors.

6. Carbon (C) is the basic building block of all known life and is also the fourth most abundant element in the universe.

7. Nitrogen (N) is essential for life and makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere.

8. Oxygen (O) is essential for respiration and makes up about 21% of Earth's atmosphere.

9. Fluorine (F) is the most reactive element and forms compounds with almost all other elements.

10. Neon (Ne) is a noble gas that is used in neon lights and as a shielding gas in welding!

11. Sodium (Na) - Sodium is a highly reactive metal that is so reactive it never occurs naturally in its pure form.

12. Magnesium (Mg) - Magnesium is the lightest structural metal and is an important component in many common items, such as cell phones, laptops, and cameras.

13. Aluminum (Al) - Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust and is used in beverage cans, foil, and airplane parts.

14. Silicon (Si) - Silicon is a metalloid and the second most abundant element in the earth's crust, after oxygen and used in silicon chips.

15. Phosphorus (P) - Phosphorus is an essential element for life and is a key component of DNA and RNA, the building blocks of all living things.

16. Sulfur (S) - Sulfur is a nonmetal that has a strong odor and is found in natural resources, such as oil, natural gas, and sulfide minerals.

17. Chlorine (Cl) - Chlorine is a highly reactive gas that is used to purify water, bleach paper and textiles.

18. Argon (Ar) - Argon is a noble gas that is the third most abundant gas in the earth's atmosphere and is used in incandescent lights, as well as in welding to provide a protective atmosphere.

19. Potassium (K) - Potassium is an essential element for life and is the seventh most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is also a key component of fertilizers and plays a vital role in the human body.

20. Calcium (Ca) - Calcium is a reactive metal that is the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust. It is an essential element for life and is a key component of bones and teeth in humans and other animals.

21. Scandium (Sc) - Scandium is a rare metal that was discovered in the late 19th century and is used in the production of high-strength aluminum alloys.

22. Titanium (Ti) - Titanium is a strong, lightweight metal that is corrosion-resistant and is used in aerospace and medical applications, among others.

23. Vanadium (V) - Vanadium is a rare metal that is used as an alloying agent to make steel harder and more resistant to wear and corrosion.

24. Chromium (Cr) - Chromium is a reactive metal that is widely used in the production of stainless steel, as well as for plating and chromium compounds for dyes and pigments.

25. Manganese (Mn) - Manganese is a reactive metal that is widely used as an alloying agent in the production of steel, aluminum, and other metals.

26. Iron (Fe) - Iron is a reactive metal that is widely used in construction, transportation, and manufacturing and is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust.

27. Cobalt (Co) - Cobalt is a reactive metal that is used in the production of high-strength alloys and as a component in batteries and magnets.

28. Nickel (Ni) - Nickel is a reactive metal that is widely used in the production of stainless steel, as well as in coins, batteries, and electroplating.

29. Copper (Cu) - Copper is a reactive metal that is widely used in construction, transportation, and electrical wiring and is the third most abundant metal in the earth's crust.

30, Zinc (Zn) - Zinc is a reactive metal that is widely used in the production of galvanized steel and as a component in batteries, sunscreen, and dietary supplements.

31. Gallium (Ga) - Gallium is a reactive metal that is used in the production of high-temperature alloys and as a component in LED lights and semiconductors.

32. Germanium (Ge) - Germanium is a metalloid that is used as a component in fiber-optic systems and as a detector in infrared spectroscopy.

33. Arsenic (As) - Arsenic is a metalloid that is used in wood preservatives, insecticides, and as a doping agent in electronics.

34. Selenium (Se) - Selenium is a nonmetal that is used as a component in photovoltaic cells, electronic rectifiers, and as a trace element in nutrition.

35. Bromine (Br) - Bromine is a reactive halogen that is used as a flame retardant in plastics, textiles, and electronics.

36. Krypton (Kr) - Krypton is a noble gas that is used in some types of energy-efficient light bulbs and as a tracer gas in scientific research.

37. Rubidium (Rb) - Rubidium is a reactive metal that is used in atomic clocks and in the treatment of mental disorders.

38. Strontium (Sr) - Strontium is a reactive metal that is used in the production of flares, fireworks, and in the treatment of osteoporosis.

39. Yttrium (Y) - Yttrium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in electronic devices, such as microwave filters and plasma TVs.

40. Zirconium (Zr) - Zirconium is a reactive metal that is used as a cladding material in nuclear reactors, as well as in the production of high-temperature alloys.

41. Niobium (Nb) - Niobium is a reactive metal that is used as an alloying agent in the production of high-strength steel, as well as in jewelry and coins.

42. Molybdenum (Mo) - Molybdenum is a reactive metal that is used as an alloying agent in the production of high-strength steel and as a component in lubricants and catalysts.

43. Technetium (Tc) - Technetium is a radioactive metal that is used as a tracer in medical imaging and as a component in some nuclear reactors.

44. Ruthenium (Ru) - Ruthenium is a reactive metal that is used as a catalytic converter in automobiles and as a coating for electrical contacts.

45. Rhodium (Rh) - Rhodium is a reactive metal that is used as a catalyst in chemical reactions and as a coating for jewelry and other decorative items.

46. Palladium (Pd) - Palladium is a reactive metal that is used in catalytic converters, in the production of dental fillings, and as a component in jewelry and coins.

47. Silver (Ag) - Silver is a reactive metal that is used in photography, in the production of jewelry and coins, and as a component in electronic devices.

48. Cadmium (Cd) - Cadmium is a reactive metal that is used in batteries, pigments, and as a component in some types of electroplating.

49. Indium (In) - Indium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in LCD screens, solar cells, and as a bonding agent in semiconductors.

50. Tin (Sn) - Tin is a reactive metal that is widely used in the production of tinplate for food containers and as a component in solders and alloys.

51. Antimony (Sb) - Antimony is a reactive metal that is used in the production of lead-acid batteries, pigments, and as a flame retardant in plastics.

52. Tellurium (Te) - Tellurium is a metalloid that is used as a component in some types of solar panels and as a trace element in some alloys.

53. Iodine (I) - Iodine is a reactive halogen that is used as a disinfectant and in the production of thyroid hormones.

54. Xenon (Xe) - Xenon is a noble gas that is used in some types of energy-efficient light bulbs, as a tracer gas in scientific research, and as an anesthetic.

55. Cesium (Cs) - Cesium is a reactive metal that is used in atomic clocks and as a component in some types of photoelectric cells.

56. Barium (Ba) - Barium is a reactive metal that is used in the production of fireworks, as a component in some types of oil-drilling muds, and as a contrast agent in medical imaging.

57. Lanthanum (La) - Lanthanum is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of camera and microscope lenses and in the production of catalysts.

58. Cerium (Ce) - Cerium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of lighter flints and as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

59. Praseodymium (Pr) - Praseodymium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of magnets and in the production of colored glass.

60. Neodymium (Nd) - Neodymium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of magnets and as a component in some types of alloys.

61. Promethium (Pm) - Promethium is a radioactive metal that is used as a power source in some types of remote-controlled devices and as a tracer in scientific research.

62. Samarium (Sm) - Samarium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of magnets and as a component in some types of alloys.

63. Europium (Eu) - Europium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of color television tubes and as a tracer in scientific research.

64. Gadolinium (Gd) - Gadolinium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and as a component in some types of alloys.

65. Terbium (Tb) - Terbium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of laser pointers and as a component in some types of alloys.

66. Dysprosium (Dy) - Dysprosium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of magnets and as a component in some types of alloys.

67. Holmium (Ho) - Holmium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of lasers and as a component in some types of alloys.

68. Erbium (Er) - Erbium is used as a component in some types of lasers and as a component in some types of alloys.

69. Thulium (Tm) - Thulium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of portable X-ray machines and as a component in some types of alloys.

70. Ytterbium (Yb) - Ytterbium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of atomic clocks and as a component in some types of alloys.

71.Lutetium (Lu) - Lutetium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of cancer treatments and as a component in some types of alloys.

72. Hafnium (Hf) - Hafnium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of nuclear reactors and as a component in some high-temperature alloys.

73. Tantalum (Ta) - Tantalum is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of electronic components and as a component in some high-temperature alloys.

74. Tungsten (W) - Tungsten is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of electrical wiring and as a component in some high-temperature alloys.

75. Rhenium (Re) - Rhenium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of jet engine parts and as a component in some catalysts.

76. Osmium (Os) - Osmium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of electrical contacts and as a component in some alloys.

77. Iridium (Ir) - Iridium is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of electrical contacts and as a component in some alloys.

78. Platinum (Pt) - Platinum is a reactive metal that is used as a component in some types of catalytic converters and as a component in some alloys.

79. Gold (Au) - Gold is a nonreactive metal that is used as a component in some types of jewelry and as a component in some electronic components.

80. Mercury (Hg) - Mercury is a heavy metal that is used in some types of electrical switches and in some types of thermometers.

81. Thallium (Tl) - Thallium is a heavy metal that is used in some types of infrared detectors and as a component in some alloys.

82. Lead (Pb) - Lead is a heavy metal that is used in some types of batteries and as a component in some alloys.

83. Bismuth (Bi) - Bismuth is a heavy metal that is used as a component in some cosmetics and as a component in some alloys.

84. Polonium (Po) - Polonium is a radioactive metal that is used as a component in some types of heat sources and as a component in some alloys.

85. Astatine (At) - Astatine is a radioactive metal that is used as a component in some scientific research and as a component in some alloys.

86. Radon (Rn) - Radon is a radioactive gas that is used in some types of cancer treatment and scientific research.

87. Francium (Fr) - Francium is a rare and highly reactive metal that is one of the least abundant elements in the earth's crust.

88. Radium (Ra) - Radium is a radioactive metal that is used in some types of cancer treatment and as a component in some scientific research.

After this point nearly all of the remaining elements are radioactive, help with some alloys and have few known applications OR exist for seconds and then degrade.
Some exceptions might be U for Uranium or Pu for Plutonium.
What is your favorite element?

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typo - sorry Iron is the second most abundant metal in the earth's crust.