This puzzle uses the symbols of 39 elements to spell the names of 25 animals found in zoos. Underlined spaces and the names of the elements serve as clues. To solve the puzzle, students must find the symbols that correspond to the elemental names and rearrange them into the animals' names.
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Helser, Terry L. J. Chem. Educ.2003 80 409.
Keywords
General Chemistry; Humor / Puzzles; Inorganic Chemistry; Nomenclature / Units / Symbols; Teaching / Learning Aids
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