Elements in the Mystery Mixture

Question 1

what is an element

Answer 1

An element is a fundamental substance that can’t be broken down into simpler substances. They are the building blocks of matter. Iron, copper, and carbon are all examples of elements.

Question 2

Describe the periodic table

Answer 2

The Periodic Table of Elements categorizes the elements from simplest to most complex. Each column is made up of elements that have similar chemical properties. Sometimes, the Periodic Table is color coded to show which elements are similar.

Question 3

What is Sir Humphry Davy famous for contributing to the field of chemistry?

Answer 3

He is famous for being one of the greatest element discoverers in history. He used a method involving electricity to discover seven new elements (sodium, magnesium, boron, potassium, calcium, barium, and chlorine).

Question 4

What is Marie Curie famous for contributing to the field of chemistry?

Answer 4

Marie Curie is famous for her many achievements in chemistry. In 1903, she became the first woman awarded with a Nobel Prize. Time passed and in 1911, she was the first person ever to win the Nobel Prize twice. Another thing she’s famous for is advancing the use of x-rays. During WW2, she trained people to find bullets in soldiers using x-rays. She also invented the term radioactivity, while researching the substance uranium. Lastly, she discovered two new elements, polonium and radium.