Name that element!(Our Popular Mystery Series Returns!)

From: Science World | Date: October 11, 2004| Author: Tucker, Libby | Copyright information

Can you name that element? It can drive you crazy. It's been found in the hair of dead kings and scientists. And dentist use it to plug decaying teeth. Follow these eight clues to find out. Then flip the page to test your chemistry IQ.

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