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Periodic Table of Elements To Get an Update

Posted by timothy on from the elementally-my-dear-watson dept.

Lazarian writes "Scientists from around the world have put forth an update to the Periodic Table of Elements. In particular, they are changing the manner in which atomic weights of ten elements are expressed. From the article: 'For example, sulfur is commonly known to have a standard atomic weight of 32.065. However, its actual atomic weight can be anywhere between 32.059 and 32.076, depending on where the element is found.'"

2 of 99 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Aluminium. Sulphur. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    While we're at it, maybe this is a good time for you colonials to finally learn how to spell?

    That's "colonists" to you, pal. Er, chap. Whats new in the world of cricket?

  2. The REAL Reason by chill · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    The real reason is so we can now have sponsored elements. For example:

    Nitrogen, brought to you by Air Liquide!

    and

    Gold, from Kitco. And now a word from Glen Beck on why you should by your gold from us!

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