Quiz

Name That Element!

  • By Susan Lewis
  • Posted 03.22.12
  • NOVA

Do you know your helium from your hafnium? Can you even pronounce praseodymium and ytterbium? In this quiz, we challenge you to identify the names of 30 "mystery elements" as quickly as you can. For each element, you'll receive a series of clues over 30 seconds and you can share your score with friends on Facebook.

Credits

Producer:
Susan K. Lewis
Senior Designer:
Tyler Howe
Developer:
Dan Hart

Images

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© WGBH Educational Foundation

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