Solved: Use the symbols of the elements described in the

Chapter , Problem 81

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Use the symbols of the elements described in the following clues to fill in the blanks that spell out the name of a famous American scientist. Although this scientist was better known as a physicist than as a chemist, the Philadelphia institute that bears his name does include a biochemistry research facility. ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) () The oxide of this alkaline earth metal is amphoteric. () You might be surprised to learn that a binary compound of sodium with this element has the formula NaX3, a compound used in airbags. () This alkali metal is radioactive. () This element is the alkali metal with the least negative standard reduction potential. Write its symbol in reverse order. () Potash is an oxide of this alkali metal. () This is the only alkali metal that reacts directly with nitrogen to make a binary compound with formula M3N. () This element is the first in Group 3A for which the _1 oxidation state is exhibited in stable compounds. Use only the second letter of its symbol.