Smaller than elements
Periodically Speaking
In the Kitchen
Xavier Chemistry
Sticking together
100
This is what defines an element

What is the number of protons?

100

This element is the center of organic chemistry

What is Carbon?

100

This acid prevents fruits from browning

What is citric acid?

100

This is Xavier chemistry building

What is Logan?

100

The theme of 2020 National Chemistry Week

What is sticking with chemistry? (glues and adhesives)

200

These two components account for the mass of an element.

What is protons and neutrons? (or neucleons)

200

These two elements are what make the alloy brass.

Copper and Zinc

200

This food group provides artificial flavoring to most foods

What is fruit?

200

This professor is a Xavier alumni.

Who is Dr. Azman?

200

This glue company, known for its extremely strong glue products, is based in Cincinnati

What is Gorilla Glue?

300

This model of the atom proposed by J.J. Thompson sounds delicious, but was incorrect.

What is the plum-pudding model?

300

Since 1983 this coin has been primary made of zinc.

What is a penny?

300

Ascorbic acid is found in this common breakfast drink

What is orange juice?

300

This professor wrote a text book and is the department chair.

Who is Dr. Mullins? 

300

This school specific adhesive contains the polymer ploy(vinyl-pyrrolidone).

What is glue sticks?

400

This model is correct only when applied to the hydrogen atom.

What is the Bohr Model?

400

This element is the main component of a light bulb

What is Tungsten?

400

This is the father of modern day microbiology, renowned for developing the germ theory of disease, and the creation of a process which prevents the spoiling of many food products.


Who is Louis Pasteur?

400

This organic chemistry professor has two very cute poodles.

Who is Dr. Denlinger?

400

Polydimethylsiloxaneis a viscoelastic compound that gives it its characteristic liquid-solid like feels.

What is silly pudding?

500

This philosopher was the first to coin the term atom

Who is Democritus? 

500

The father of the periodic table

Who is Mendeleev?

500

This is the 'meaty flavor' provided by compounds such as amino acid L-glutamate and 5'-ribonucleotides.


What is 'Umami'?

500

This pharmaceutical company's president is a Xavier alum.

What is Eli-Lilly?
500

The polymer nitrocellulose in this common cosmetic leaves a film when applied. 

What is nail polish?