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Mon Mar 4

Lightweight of periodic table plays big role in life on Earth

Written by Nicholas Leadbeater, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Connecticut

The Periodic Table of the ElementsPanimoni/Shutterstock.com

Although hydrogen is the lightweight of the chemical elements, it packs a real punch when it comes to its role in life and its potential as a solution to some of the world’s challenges. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the periodic table, it seems reasonable to tip our hat to...

Lightweight of periodic table plays big role in life on Earth

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