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Chemical acrostic
Complete the grid (contributed by Simon Cotton) by answering
the 10 clues to find the answer in the shaded box. This will spell
out a transition metal with only radioactive isotopes, used in
medical imaging.
Puzzles
Wordsearch
1
Find the 39 words/expressions associated with the chemistry of cheese
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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M P
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1. Metal forming a +3 ion; its symbol sounds like a question.
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M O
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2. Noble gas.
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4. Transition metal added to form a protective layer in stainless steel.
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5. Low-density corrosion-resistant transition metal.
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ALCOHOLS
AMMONIA
AROMAS
BRIE
CALCIUM
CAMEMBERT
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
CASEIN
CHEDDAR
CITRATE
COW
CURDS
DIGESTED
EDAM
ENZYMES
ESTERS
FAT
GOAT AND SHEEP MILK
GORGONZOLA
GOUDA
LACTATE METABOLISM
LACTOSE
MICROORGANISMS
MILK FAT
MINERALS
B
OXYGEN
PRESSED
REACT
RIND
RIPENING AGENTS
SALTED
SET
STARTER BACTERIA
STILTON
TASTES
VOLATILE COMPOUND
WHEY
YIELD
November wordsearch solution and winner
The winner was Katherine Klemperer from Oxford. The 7-letter word was REDUCED
Submit your answers online at
http://svy.mk/TM113ans
by Monday 11 February.
A correct answer for each puzzle, chosen at
random, will win a £25 Amazon voucher
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3. This element catenates better than any other.
6. Dense, malleable metal, once used to make toxic paints.
7. Least reactive Group 1 metal.
8. Non-metal that gives a characteristic colour test with starch.
9. Non-toxic heavy metal that expands as it freezes.
10. Metal that shares its name with a planet.
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