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Stephanus
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Ha, ha, I beat you in this area. It's J.PAllen said:
But for the other answers? Flunked many of them
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The discussion revolves around a quiz on the periodic table, focusing on participants' scores, the accuracy of quiz questions, and various interpretations of the elements and their properties. The scope includes conceptual understanding of the periodic table, historical context, and some technical details related to elements.
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- Some participants question the accuracy of the quiz answers, particularly regarding the rarest element, with suggestions that francium may be a better answer than ununoctium.
- There is uncertainty about which letter is not represented in the periodic table, with guesses including J and Q, and discussions about the implications of temporary element names.
- Participants express differing views on the rarity of neptunium versus francium, with some noting the production of neptunium through neutron capture.
- One participant raises a philosophical point about what constitutes 'nature' in the context of element existence, suggesting that supernovae may produce elements beyond those created by humans.
- Several participants share their quiz scores, with varying degrees of satisfaction and commentary on specific questions they found challenging or misleading.
- There are discussions about the classification of elements, such as the placement of lawrencium as an actinide versus a transition metal.
- Some participants mention historical aspects of the periodic table and express confusion over certain quiz questions that reference these historical details.
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Participants generally express a range of scores and opinions on the quiz questions, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding the accuracy of answers and the interpretation of certain concepts. The discussion does not reach a consensus on several points, particularly concerning the rarity of elements and the classification of lawrencium.
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Some participants note that certain quiz questions may have been misleading or too difficult, and there are references to historical facts that may not be universally known. The discussion includes various assumptions about the definitions of terms used in the quiz.
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This discussion may be of interest to chemistry students, educators, and enthusiasts of the periodic table, as it explores various interpretations and understandings of elemental properties and historical context.
But for the other answers? Flunked many of them
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Stephanus
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4 out of what? Hmmh
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Zephyr007
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Haha, just got 4 out of 10. I need to review the table or else my science teacher will get mad at me xD
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Vespa71
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4/12 no guessing here, eh
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Agave tequilana
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I got 10 out of 11.Greg Bernhardt said:
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eric6s
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It seems to me that the lightest of all metals is solid Hydrogen, that is, when pressures are high enough, and temperatures are low enough as we see in the cores of gas giants Jupiter and Saturn. When pressures are low, and temperatures are high, all metals become a liquid, and then (in the extreme) a gas. The lightest solid metal at normal temperatures and pressures is certainly Lithium, but that's not what the question asks, is it?
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Mr.Robot
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Yeah, i agree with you.gracy said:
H - in s-block
He - in p-block
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Mr.Robot
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Congratulations – you have completed Periodic Table Quiz.
You scored 12 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Unbeatable.
please make corrections..
Hydrogen is in s-block and Helium is in p-block.
You scored 12 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Unbeatable.
please make corrections..
Hydrogen is in s-block and Helium is in p-block.
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Imager
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6/12 from a Finance guy.
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SquaredMagic
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7/12... XD
I was wondering, wasn't Astatine the rarest element on Earth?
I was wondering, wasn't Astatine the rarest element on Earth?
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phyzguy
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9/12.
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MexChemE
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Congratulations – you have completed Periodic Table Quiz.
You scored 8 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Competent.
You scored 8 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Competent.
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Silicon Waffle
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6 at most and doing it again right after that results in only 3 or 4, something really wrong with my mind. I really love to work with those who could reach up 8-12 
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Cytoplasm
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Congratulations – you have completed Periodic Table Quiz.
You scored 8 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Competent.
For most of the incorrect responses, #4, #9, #11 - did not have sufficient information to make a correct selection. Probability did not land in my favor.
For #6, the info seemed present but not to the point of selection of the correct answer. The kind of question I intend to focus on to improve problem-solving skills.
So 1 to 2 semi-guess / estimates that turned out correct. #2 and #7.
6 correct responses from high level of certainty of knowledge. #1, #3, #5, #8, #10, #12.
You scored 8 points out of 12 points total.
Your performance has been rated as Competent.
For most of the incorrect responses, #4, #9, #11 - did not have sufficient information to make a correct selection. Probability did not land in my favor.
For #6, the info seemed present but not to the point of selection of the correct answer. The kind of question I intend to focus on to improve problem-solving skills.
So 1 to 2 semi-guess / estimates that turned out correct. #2 and #7.
6 correct responses from high level of certainty of knowledge. #1, #3, #5, #8, #10, #12.
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GAUHAR CHAUHAN
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What is the name of 114th element in the periodic table?
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HAYAO
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lol. I'm a chemist and I got 7/12.
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256bits
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9/12
Some guesses panned out fine - others didn't
Some guesses panned out fine - others didn't
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