Apr 19, 2006

Rejected Elements

Posted in Geek, Science at 11:46 pm by David Bradley -- Click to comment

A perennial point of contention among chemists is the issue of naming the chemical elements. At least at the top end of the periodic table. However, the periodic table of rejected elements provides some light relief while concentrating on this crucial chemical conundrum. Where else can you find delirium, sin, and crouton?

I’m sure they meant element 15 (Bs) to be Bosphorus, but somehow missed the s, although Boss Porous would be a great name for a Dukes of Hazard revival set in a lab…

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