Noble gasses!
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sarrenThe whole row on the right hand side!*
He – Helium
Ne – Neon
Ar – Argon
Kr – Krypton
Xe – Xenon
Rn – Radon
These are all gases that turn pretty colours when electrical current is run through them. Except Radon, which is invisible and RADIOACTIVE. In the interests of full disclosure, I did not remember the correct code for Radon, but thought it was Ra, which is Radium, which I’ve already learnt, so DOUBLE FAIL. *cries*
No cute links today. Amtired, late, and my immobiliser is busted, so my car didn’t start. I caught the bus. I’ve been feeling horribly guilty since we moved to the new building about copping out of catching the bus because cars are warm! and quick! and cheaper because of the free parking here!
And I discovered it only takes 10-15 minutes longer on the bus (assuming I time it right).
OMG, THE GUILT.
*Except the last one which doesn’t even have a proper name yet, and is too hard anyway.
He – Helium
Ne – Neon
Ar – Argon
Kr – Krypton
Xe – Xenon
Rn – Radon
These are all gases that turn pretty colours when electrical current is run through them. Except Radon, which is invisible and RADIOACTIVE. In the interests of full disclosure, I did not remember the correct code for Radon, but thought it was Ra, which is Radium, which I’ve already learnt, so DOUBLE FAIL. *cries*
No cute links today. Amtired, late, and my immobiliser is busted, so my car didn’t start. I caught the bus. I’ve been feeling horribly guilty since we moved to the new building about copping out of catching the bus because cars are warm! and quick! and cheaper because of the free parking here!
And I discovered it only takes 10-15 minutes longer on the bus (assuming I time it right).
OMG, THE GUILT.
*Except the last one which doesn’t even have a proper name yet, and is too hard anyway.
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Date: 2008-06-18 02:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2008-06-18 06:17 am (UTC)I know,I know, broken record ...
Happy, guilt-free learning.
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Date: 2008-06-18 06:34 am (UTC)Will start The Periodic Table shortly, have almost finished Tim Flannery's The Weather Makers.