Chemistry - Elements

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  1. 6. The home planet of a hero in this DC movie is also a useful laser medium
  2. 7. Can be utilized as a common disinfectant and chemical warfare
  3. 8. The most malleable of all metals, and can be drawn to a wire of a single-atom width
  4. 9. Historically and in literature referred to as "brimstone"
  5. 11. The "digital age" or "information age" would not be possible without this element
  6. 12. By mass, it is the most common element on Earth
  7. 13. Found in rich deposits of pollucite
  8. 16. Crucial strategic resources in World War 1 & 2 for aviation purposes
  9. 20. Isotope is a nuclear fission product
  10. 21. The sharp and pungent smell is the origin of this Greek word "stench"
  11. 23. One of four elements that are ferromagnetic at room temperature
  12. 24. The only metallic element known to be liquid at standard temperature and pressure
  13. 27. Electric signs utilized this element which was an evolution of the Geissler tube
  14. 28. Component of DNA, RNA, ATP and phospholipids, complex compounds fundamental to cells
  15. 29. Extremely rare metal with excellent resistance to corrosion
  16. 31. 3rd hardest element with a Mohs hardness of 8.5
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  1. 1. Separated from Hafnium for nuclear reactors
  2. 2. Most abundant element in the universe
  3. 3. Gemstones such as chrysoberyl
  4. 4. Component of YBCO and electroceramics
  5. 5. Used medicinally as laxatives and antacids
  6. 7. Name derives from Latin calx "lime"
  7. 8. Used in fiber optic networks and as polymerization catalysts, as well as infrared night vision systems
  8. 10. Used as "glassmakers soap" through Middle Ages until modern times
  9. 14. 6th most abundant element in Earth's crust
  10. 15. Occurs mainly as pegmatitic minerals
  11. 17. Primarily used in lithium-ion batteries, and manufacture of magnetic, wear resistant and high-strength alloys
  12. 18. Critical for normal nerve transmission
  13. 19. Used in flash lamps and arc lamps as well as a general anesthetic
  14. 20. Highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal
  15. 22. Most abundant noble gas in the Earth's crust, comprising 0.00015%
  16. 25. This native metal is a key constituent of the respiratory enzyme complex cytochrome c oxidase
  17. 26. Highest melting and boiling points among all metalloids and nonmetals
  18. 30. Biocompatible metal with a range of medical applications