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| The anthracite type of coal is most valuable as a fuel because it has the highest percentage of this element compared to other coal types |
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| One allotrope of this element is a white, waxy, highly flammable solid |
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| This gas is produced in many automobile air bag systems through the triggered decomposition of solid sodium azide |
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| Rare earth metal used to prepare the specialty glass used in welder's masks and industrial strenth safety goggles to protect the eyes from intense UV and visible light emissions |
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| Natural deposits of this yellow solid are found around the globe from volcanic activity |
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| Major component in sand, glass, and naturally ocurring minerals |
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| Most of the Earth's deposits of this are found in the hydrate coupound borax |
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| Lesser known non-metal used in shampoos because it kills bacteria in dandruff |
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| Highly reactive, can initiate bonding with large noble gas atoms to form noble gas compounds with expanded octets |
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| Highly poisionous to humans because we mistake it for phosphorous because of its similarities in molecular shape and bonding |
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| Poisonous gas primarily obtained through electrolsis of sea water |
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| Has the highest melting point of all metals and also a very high density. Commonly used in alloys for heavy duty power tools and in light bulb filaments |
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| Metal that is sometimes referred to as 'quick silver' and only metal to exist naturally as a liquid |
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| Compounds containing this transition metal tend to be very colorful due to a variety of possible oxidation states and electron detail differences |
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| Metal that's a key ingredient in the production of steel as it improves upon the ability of iron to be shaped and molded for the many applications of steel |
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| Basic, everyday user magnets often include this element in compound or alloy form |
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| Rare transition metal that can be chemically isolated from crude oil and used in the production of valuable alloys and sulfuric acid |
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| Brass and Galvanized steel are very common modern metals that incorporate the use of this element |
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| Strong but lightweight metal that is used in the transportation industry given the fact that it easily oxidizes to form a protective surface coating |
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| When melted and mixed with liquid copper it makes homogenenous alloy bronze |
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| Precious metal used as catalyst in automotive exhaust systems and the development of hydrogen fuel cells |
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| Most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, prrimarily isolated through the mining of the natural ore bauxite |
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| Nanotubes, a synthesized allotrope of this element, feature extensive connections of ring segments resulting in a very unique and strong material. Uses for this modern, man-made material include the newest electronics, technology and even sporting goods and products |
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| Majority of the world's natural supply of this is found in Canadian mines, probably because of a large scale meterorite impact |
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| Semi-metal of value in the electronics industry as a unique semi-conductor of electricity. Uses for this element include roles in transistors and modern fiber optics applications |
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