Big Names in Chemistry
Facts and Figures
Olde Time Chem
Pop Chemistry
Jeoportmanteau
100
The man behind the number, 6.02214x10^23.
Who is Amedeo Avogadro?
100
Often found in rappers' grills, this silvery precious metal goes for about $50/gram.
What is Platinum?
100
This precious metal's original Latin name, Aurum, roughly translates to "shining dawn."
What is Gold?
100
Dihydrogen monoxide has been the subject of many gag petitions to be banned permanently. It is better known as this very common substance.
What is water (H2O)?
100
One of this New Zealand actor's best known roles was playing Maximus Decimus Meridius in the movie Gladiator. (Cr)
Who is Russell CHROMIUM?
200
Despite popular belief, this well-known physicist's Nobel Prize was awarded for his work on the law of the Photoelectric Effect, not E=mc^2.
Who is Albert Einstein?
200
Roughly 85% of American adults consume at least 200mg of this ubiquitous stimulant every day.
What is caffeine?
200
The picture shown is the alchemical symbol for this poisonous metal. Watch that old lace!
What is Arsenic?
200
In Jurassic Park, the old, degraded dino DNA is "filled in" with bits of DNA from this type of amphibian.
What is frog?
200
This popular TV chef is known for using such phrases as "yumm-o" and "E.V.O.O." (Ra)
Who is Rachel RADIUM?
300
This female scientist is known for her work on radioactivity.
Who is Marie Curie?
300
At one atmosphere and 15 degrees Celsius, this noble gas makes up just under 1% of the composition of air.
What is Argon?
300
Sweet Oil of Vitriol is more commonly known as this, and is a common anesthetic. Thanks, Crawford Long!
What is diethyl ether (ether)?
300
Han Solo was frozen in this substance in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
What is carbonite?
300
Known by many as one of the greatest rock guitarists, this musician has been a member of bands such as Cream and the Yardbirds. (Sn)
Who is Eric ClapTIN?
400
This Danish scientist is best known for his simplified model of the atom. Works pretty well for hydrogen!
Who is Niels Bohr?
400
We produce about 150 million tons of ammonia every year using this process, a favorite of instructors teaching thermodynamics and kinetics.
What is the Haber Process?
400
Brimstone is know commonly known as this, an element that can make some smelly compounds.
What is Sulfur?
400
In Breaking Bad, Walter White uses this famous scientist's name as a pseudonym. I am certain of it!
Who is Werner Heisenberg?
400
One of Heath Ledger's last roles on screen was The Joker in this movie. (N)
What is the Dark NITROGEN?
500
This scientist, the only person to have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry twice, is known for his work sequencing insulin and nucleic acids.
Who is Frederick Sanger?
500
Having a 27 kilometer circumference, this particle collider is known as "one of the great engineering milestones of mankind."
What is The Large Hadron Collider?
500
Lye is used to make soap, and is primarily made of this compound.
What is sodium (potassium) hydroxide?
500
Bruce Banner became the Hulk after receiving a large dose of this type of electromagnetic radiation.
What is gamma radiation?
500
The original "Science Guy," he taught us that inertia is a property of matter when we were younger. (Nb)
Who is Bill NIOBIUM?
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