Nova Hunting the Elements

What is the main theme of the NOVA episode 'Hunting the Elements'?

• The search for new planets

• The life of a scientist

• The history of the periodic table

• The building blocks of nature

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Who is the host of NOVA's 'Making Stuff' series mentioned in the text?

• Bill Nye

• Carl Sagan

• David Pogue

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

What is the atomic symbol for gold?

• Ag

• Au

• Go

• Gd

How much gold is in 400 tons of dirt according to Mike Lassiter?

• About 500,000 dollars

• About 750,000 dollars

• About two million dollars

• About a million and a half dollars

What element is used to create a 'phosphorus sun' when burned in oxygen?

• Nitrogen

• Sulfur

• Carbon

• Phosphorus

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 6

• 12

• 14

• 8

What percentage of the human body is oxygen?

• 80%

• 75%

• 50%

• 65%

What is the primary use of copper mentioned in the text?

• Decorative items

• Weapon manufacturing

• Jewelry making

• Electrical conductors

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What is the main ingredient in the explosive ANFO?

• Calcium carbonate

• Potassium nitrate

• Ammonium nitrate

• Sodium chloride

What is the result of combining sodium and chlorine?

• Sodium bicarbonate

• Sodium chloride

• Hydrochloric acid

• Chlorine gas

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