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Chemical acrostic
Puzzles
Complete the grid (contributed by Simon Cotton) by answering the
eight clues to find the answer in the shaded box. This will spell out a
transition metal whose oxide is an important catalyst.
Wordsearch
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Find the 31 words/expressions associated with thermoelectric materials
making hidden in this grid (contributed by Bert Neary). Words read in
any direction, but are always in a straight line. Some letters may be used
more than once. When you have found all the words, use the remaining
letters to make a 7-letter word.
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2. Noble gas that makes up nearly 1% of the
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3. I’m in nylon but not in polythene.
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6. Most abundant halogen in the oceans.
7. Marie Curie discovered this radioactive element and
named it after her native land.
8. A metal named after the village in Scotland where
it was discovered. Its salts give a deep red colour to
fireworks.
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January wordsearch solution and winner
The winner was Susanna from Hereford. The 7-letter word was PROTEIN.
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Submit your answers online at
http://svy.mk/TM213ans
by Monday 15 April.
A correct answer for each puzzle, chosen at
random, will win a £25 Amazon voucher.
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January acrostic
solution and
winner
The winner was
Lucy Berry from
Oxford