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Which element in Group B can be added to Group A? Why?
Group A: Iridium, Vanadium, Xenon, Lanthanum, Carbon, Dysprosium
Group B: Radon, Barium, Uranium, Platinum, Manganese, Phosphorus
Group A: Iridium, Vanadium, Xenon, Lanthanum, Carbon, Dysprosium
Group B: Radon, Barium, Uranium, Platinum, Manganese, Phosphorus
Answer
The first letter of each element in Group A is a Roman numeral. Thus, Manganese can be added to Group A.Hide Answer Show Answer
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I really liked that one! I didn't know some of those numerals, so you taught me something!
The whole chemical theme threw me off. Great red herring... better teaser!
I think I undrestand it, because if I do, THAT'S A GREAT TEASER!
It was just so OBVIOUS once I'd read the answer! And the elemets were CAPITALIZED and everything...! The red herring got me!
i like this teaser
though, i dont know why it is the hardest
though, i dont know why it is the hardest
Jan 20, 2005
That's a little to chemical for me
Jan 26, 2005
I understand that.....A great teaser is one that you leanr something new on. I learned that M is a Roman Numeral.
I just Manganese because it wasn't Radioactive....So I get 1/2 credit.
I just Manganese because it wasn't Radioactive....So I get 1/2 credit.
I dont get it...
UM... WELL THAT RIDDLE JUST WASN'T VERY FUN FOR ME BECAUSE IT REMINED ME TOO MUCH ABOUT SCHOOL!
I GUESSED AND GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Clever teaser, but not at all as hard as it is rated. Great job cnmne!
Nice Teaser!! Good Job
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