Braingle: 'CHoCoLaTe' Brain Teaser

CHoCoLaTe

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Puzzle ID:	#28601
Fun:	(2.93)
Difficulty:	(2.21)
Category:	Trick
Submitted By:	smarty008
Corrected By:	smarty008

What 5 chemical elements make chocolate?

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Sarelro Feb 13, 2006	This isn't a trick, it's a science! I would never have figured it out, because I haven't memorized all the elements! As a science it's a good one though!
jodocroco Feb 13, 2006	Great teser!! Its not science its trick.Those elements dont really make up the ingrediants of choclate (i think).It makes you think of what elements could be in chocolate but really it was just the elements symbols that made the word up
teen_wiz Feb 13, 2006	THAT WUZ AWESOME!!! I luvved it! Definitely going in my faves!
solarsistim321 Feb 13, 2006	nice, was very entertaining
runscapekiller Feb 13, 2006	I agree with Sarelro, this is a science teaser.
runscapekiller Feb 13, 2006	I agree with Sarelro, this is a science teaser.
smarty008 Feb 14, 2006	It's sort of in between Science and Trick. so i made it trick.
Coolfreeze Feb 14, 2006	WAA i dont know my perodic table!
Fasil Feb 14, 2006	I could have figured it out, but I was too lazy to go get my periodic table.
Celanba Feb 14, 2006	This isn't really a trick teaser. It should probably be in trivia or science.
Celanba Feb 14, 2006	This isn't really a trick teaser. It should probably be in trivia or science.
solarsistim321 Feb 14, 2006	LOVED IT! ONe of the best, one of my new favorites!
luvmyself Feb 14, 2006	ooo thats awsome! well, i didnt get it... i rather not think about science other than in school lol
Punk_Rocker Feb 14, 2006	Wow that was probably the first trick teaser that I havn't gotten...I loved it! Haha keep it up!
fem81uk Feb 14, 2006	I'd never have figured it out, in the UK we learn different elements. very good puzzling one
ladyflow Feb 14, 2006	I think that was very stupid if your not a science nerd like me, because, to tell the truth who knows that?
Ilovepink4 Feb 14, 2006	And no they don't make chocolate 'cause where are the terms that start with "a","o",and "e".
unklemyke Feb 14, 2006	Darling Lovepink, If you check the answer again you will see that we are considering the 1- and 2-letter abbreviations of the element's names as they are arranged in the periodic table. C is Carbon, Ho is Holmium, Co, Cobalt; La, Lanthanum; and Te, Tellurium. Perhapsyou haven't gotten that far in your Science classes yet.
unklemyke Feb 15, 2006	Actually, Smarty, there are 6 elements in CHOCoLate - Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Cobalt, Lanthanum,and Tellurium
Katelin Feb 15, 2006	Awesome...of course the title kind of gave me the answer, but it was a great trick anyways! Make more like these, keep up the great work!
HappyDanceChick Feb 20, 2006	Very cool! I knew I should've paid more attention in Chemistry!
mitzimesser Feb 20, 2006	I DID pay attention in Chemistry class, 25 years ago! I even drew up a periodic table, including the weight & electron rings. There were only 2 of your elements I recognized, Cobalt & Carbon.
LuCkYgirl21 Feb 21, 2006	THE TITLE DOES ACTUALLY HELPS. AND IT IS VERY INTERESTING, BUT THE ONLY ELEMENTS THAT I COULD REMEMBER WERE COBALT AND CARBON. NEVER REALLY GOT INTO THE OTHER ONES, YA KNOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHART. ANYWAYS, VERY GOOD.
bagogirl Feb 23, 2006	the title actually gives it away in my opinion (it's also helpful that we just learned about elements!)
fezface Feb 24, 2006	that was creative........i had a feeling after the hint that the letters stood for the chemical elements, but i didn't know which ones.......good teaser though! is that really the elements......cuz if so.....that's pretty awesum!
SoccerChick16 Feb 25, 2006	L LO LOV LOVE IT LOV LO L
thimblenoggin Feb 25, 2006	I got the "trick" part right away. If it had been a "science" problem I would have had to look a couple of them up.
tintiniscool Feb 26, 2006	This is a really good one! Definatly one of my favorites!! Good Job
IMCUL4E Feb 28, 2006	cute and clever! i didn't get all the elements, though....
kashby Mar 02, 2006	interesting, i liked it.
countrychick Mar 03, 2006	That was a really good one! Its not science bcuz they dont really make up chocolate!! It stumped me and im learnin about it again!!! AWESOME good one
p_a_r_k_e_r Mar 05, 2006	is that why they call it 'chocolate'? cool teaser
cate Mar 08, 2006	hey that was funny! do you have any other teasers? i don't have enough points yet! dang!
AeroGirl247 Mar 09, 2006	man tht rox i had no clue wut the heck those elements are but w/e
lauren044-- Mar 11, 2006	i dont know the elements... nice one!
zonahobo Mar 14, 2006	Great choice for TOD .. Good job Smarty! .. I think this is a classic Trick teaser.
choptlivva Mar 14, 2006	I love this one!! Yeah, well... I didn't know all my elements either.... but Clever!!
azbee123 Mar 14, 2006	amazing! loved it! woohoo!
vlerma Mar 14, 2006	Have to admit to biology, but not chemistry so I never did learn this. However was impressed with the information . Sure I knew about oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, etc. but never learned the symbols for anything but H2O. Never too old to learn something new. Thanks
bluehawk Mar 14, 2006	Very educational, smarty! Ahhhh, CHoCoLaTe!, my favorite vice! It,s also considered an Aprodisiac, now thats some GOOOD CHOCOLATE. I reas the book about HERSHEYS CHOCOLATE, I don't recall mention of "ELEMENTS". Alas I didn't get it. A very CHOCOLATE TRICK (SCIENCE). Good job Smarty.
OldChinaHand Mar 14, 2006	'SWEET'.
crzyness4lyfe Mar 14, 2006	that was a good one. i figured it was actually elements from periodic table of elements, but i havent gotten THAT far in school [high school freshy]. LOL. and i agree, this is a trick, not science. these elements are probably not found in chocolate...drools lol
shawneeo Mar 14, 2006	HA ha ha! It wouldv'e been fun if I had noticed it was a trick. Maybe you could say "remember, this is a TRICK" after the clue, because most lazy peeps like me, if they think its science will just either click off or go straight to the answer. I wouldn've rather tried to figure it out knowing it was a trick. Oh well, its still very good!
smarty_blondy Mar 14, 2006	"Sweet" and easy to figure out.
iteachkids Mar 14, 2006	UGH! Chocolate will never taste the same again! Smarty - you've ruined it for the chocoholics!!!
annie_hp_fan Mar 14, 2006	Parker, the elements are within the WORD not within the yummy treat. Great teaser & a lot of fun! Thanks!
soccerstar_1515 Mar 14, 2006	thats a good 1!
Wendy_Wade Mar 14, 2006	Seriously??
ishouldntbehere Mar 14, 2006	i dont like this one, it was boring. idk why... it just wasnt as creative as the ones in the past have been. crap, i dont know.......
ishouldntbehere Mar 14, 2006	and besides, i know how to spell chocolot already
besamishuevos Mar 14, 2006	This one was lame lame lame.... oh...did i mention.....it was lame...
riddlelover Mar 14, 2006	How clever...how difficult...how evil ...very good! Keep writing! It wasnt lame!
zonarita Mar 14, 2006	Smarty, super, sweet teaser! I've not put one in favorites lately but your teaser is in my list. Now that I've enjoyed some good reading I'll have chocolate - er breakfast. Of course it will be chocolate!
besamishuevos Mar 14, 2006	Before everyone chimes in on my last comment, consider this, taken directly from the braingle website.... Creativity :: Accepting Criticism Criticism is a comment or judgment made to find fault in an idea. This can be bad for creativity, especially when it comes from a boss or a spouse. When someone produces a new idea, it is likely that they are already a little insecure about it. Criticism often feels like a personal attack. As a result, most people become defensive when criticized and will stubbornly defend their idea even if the criticism has merit. Criticism has no place in a brainstorm, but once you have selected an idea to pursue, it is a valuable tool. Accepting criticism and using it to improve your ideas are critical to producing quality solutions. Remember that the criticism is not about you; it is about the idea. Try to divorce yourself from your idea and pretend that it just fell out of the sky. This will help you look at it objectively and recognize if the criticism is valid. Avoid being defensive. Instead, ask lots of clarifying questions and find out what changes the critic would make. Be sure to refer back to the goals so that you aren't solving problems that you do not need to solve. Once you fully understand what the critic is trying to say, you can decide if they have any validity. A supportive environment that gives good criticism and encourages wild ideas will help people become more comfortable with creativity.
iteachkids Mar 14, 2006	BUT, Mr. Lame, lame, it's always LAME ... you never offer constructive criticism nor suggestions, nor have I ever seen a teaser submitted by you!
Sara2009 Mar 14, 2006	At first... i didnt like it, but then i thought to myself. i do like this teaser because i love chocolate!! good teaser
RedAngle65 Mar 14, 2006	G GO GOO GOOD GOOD O GOOD ON GOOD ONE GOOD ON GOOD O GOOD GOO GO G
choptlivva Mar 14, 2006	Besamishuevos, your comment "this...is lame," is itself lame. The paragraphs you quoted from the Creativity section of this site are irrelevant in this case, because when you give constructive criticism you must give a REASON for your statement and/or offers SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT. I suggest you put a little more effort into your comments when you choose to be critical. (And BTW, this is what constructive criticism looks like.)
sequoia-mom Mar 14, 2006	WOW! I thought this teaser was awesome and very clever. Chemistry is NOT my thing, but this was still enjoyable. Kudos to all those who understand this stuff!
smiley_lover Mar 14, 2006	Im in seventh grade and i would've got it had i known my periodic table
iteachkids Mar 14, 2006	RIGHT ON, Choptliva!!! U.Rock!
lorelle_b Mar 14, 2006	crap i didn't think of holmium...this really sucks...i should know this stuff ;)
besamishuevos Mar 14, 2006	hmmmm.....looks like i touched a nerve....i'd say "mission accomplished" besa mis huevos.
feste Mar 14, 2006	a fun teaser although I prefer those that test my mind than my periodic table
lindquist_25 Mar 14, 2006	Haha, I liked it. I knew it had something to do with the table of elements, but I don't know much about that. Your teaser was very good, though!
blackmarket69 Mar 14, 2006	WELL, BESA MIS HUEVOS, MAYBE I WILL "KISS YOUR EGGS!!!" OH, WHAT NOW!!!!
besamishuevos Mar 14, 2006	you could besa mi culo
choptlivva Mar 14, 2006	Haha.... no nerves exposed here at all. But I suggest you go play on the swings or something.... or better yet, go to your Spanish class.
coachpisco Mar 14, 2006	I like it when one has to do some digging within ones brain in order to solve the teasers. Unfortunately, I didn't dig deep enough.
CharmedPop Mar 14, 2006	u would have to be a science buff to get that one...apparently i am not one of them. History not science give me history next time and lets see how i do. But wasn't to bad
horses_rock101 Mar 14, 2006	NICE 1 keep them comming
mrtickles Mar 14, 2006	Don't forget hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O).
hockeygirl Mar 14, 2006	that was very good elments are not my gig though!!!
c_rae Mar 14, 2006	That was a great teaser, especially for us science buffs! To "kiss my eggs", your critical spirit is not appreciated by all of us who are here to enjoy a bit of levity from a good teaser. Why don't you start your own blog or find some other forum for your "lame" rants.
Vigo95 Mar 14, 2006	GET HIM CHOP !!! P.S. you're right . Besa's spanish is awful
lmurray Mar 15, 2006	LAME? THIS WOULD HAVE TO BE IMPROVED TO BE LAME! THIS DOESN'T EVEN DESERVE CRITICSM, THIS WAS NOTHING BUT A SHAM, NOT EVEN A GOOD PLAY ON WORDS. IF ANY OF YOU PAID FOR A SCIENCE EDUCATION, GET YOUR MONEY BACK. THIS WAS A WASTE OF TIME!!!
Aarghonauts Mar 15, 2006	That was cool, whatever category it falls into. I figured out what you meant, but I didn't know all those obscure elements..I started with Carbon and Hydrogen which got me off on the wrong foot!! Anyway, great teaser!!
doka13 Mar 15, 2006	OMG, R U 4 SERIOUS?!
phildunphy Mar 16, 2006	I liked it, even though I didn't get it right. I went for Methane ( CH4 ) and Oxygen ( O )
juicciefruit Mar 16, 2006	that is a good one
zonasurance Mar 17, 2006	I thought this was a very good trick. I'm sorry some people have such narrow minds
patpat553 Mar 17, 2006	Didn't get it at all! It was interesting,though.
Terilynne88 Mar 18, 2006	I knew what the gist was, but it has been 25 years since I even had to think about the periodic table of elements, so I didn't get the answer. It was a good teaser/trick. If you didn't like it, it was because you didn't get it...everyone that panned this one needs to lighten up. Good Job!
eabreu92 Mar 18, 2006	I got all of them right except for Tellurium...I thought it was Technetium or something like that...
Liali Mar 19, 2006	Nice one! The answer could also be Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Lanthanum, and Tellurium C H O C O La Te (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon again, Oxygen again, Lanthanum, and Tellurium)
blondesluv2shop Mar 20, 2006	where did you get that? you should post others like it!!
phildunphy Mar 21, 2006	Liali. Fine answer unfortunately didn't read the question. What 5 repeat 5 items make chocolate
ragnarok23 Mar 24, 2006	awesome job very interesting and well thought out
BPKANERVA Mar 28, 2006	YOU KNOW, YOU SHOULD NOT USE CALL SOMEONE ELSE'S TEASER LAME- HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE CALLED YOUR'S LAME P.S.- I THOUGHT IT WAS GOOD
BPKANERVA Mar 28, 2006	Also this is NOT i reapeat NOT a science teaser- just because it uses the periodic table does not make it a science teaser.
smartsy Mar 29, 2006	i loved that one
coltonr1 Mar 31, 2006	again a awsome1!!!! yep i like corse!!!!
yo_girl Apr 06, 2006	i dont knwo my seince that good
sniperkid990 Apr 10, 2006	TAKE OFF THE CAPS LOCK PPL! it was a good teaser.
bhssoccer23 Apr 12, 2006	Ahhh! I thought the title was a trick itself until I read the hint. Kinda easy!
elisewa3 Apr 17, 2006	i didnt like it that much but good try
TheEarthling Apr 20, 2006	This isn't really a trick teaser though.
Smart_Alex Apr 20, 2006	Ehhhhh, I failed science. Well, no actually I got an A-, but still science is the weak part of my brain.
awishfulthinker Apr 30, 2006	you really should change the title cause that gave it away almost instantly
bpkeller May 27, 2006	(no comment)
GebbieRose May 31, 2006	That wasn't tricky! Brainglers should keep that periodic table handy!
schoo Jun 25, 2006	Hard for me, no clue about elements, cute title though
shadow-x Jul 14, 2006	not a trick for sure if it was in science (as some peopple said) it would have been better but it was a good one
junebug22 Jul 21, 2006	Very challanging! I only got two of the elements, but I was not really that good at science in school! So no fault to you! Thanks!
junebug22 Jul 21, 2006	Very challanging! I only got two of the elements, but I was not really that good at science in school! So no fault to you! Thanks!
junebug22 Jul 21, 2006	Very challanging! I only got two of the elements, but I was not really that good at science in school! So no fault to you! Thanks!
junebug22 Jul 21, 2006	I am so sorry for that! I am so Is there a way to take two of them off? I am such a dork!
Club33 Aug 02, 2006	This was a great trick! I couldn't remember the table so I googled it and figured out the answer!! A little easy, but fun!! Keep them coming!
reptile5000 Nov 10, 2006	THIS IS TOTALLY A TRIVIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT A TRICK!!
cloughme Mar 14, 2007	Good Job, but the title totally gave it away!
lmurray Mar 14, 2007	ANOTHER RERUN. MY SUBMISSION MAY NOT BE VERY GOOD, BUT IT HAS TO BE AS GOOD AS THIS TEASER BEING RUN AND RUN AGAIN. WHAT'S UP WITH YOU GUYS?
amyteachescali Mar 14, 2007	All of you calling it lame, and and such: why would you waste your time with leaving negative comments on the teaser? Just give it a bad vote and move on. No need to bash it verbally. I liked this one! It was a good blend of science and trick. Nice play on words/letters/elements!
brainygirl5 Mar 14, 2007	umm...it wuz ok...but it was something that ppl just don't memorize in skool....but good try though!!!!
Phalanx Mar 14, 2007	Got the trick part immediately like so man others did before, but I honestly didn't bother looking up the missing elements! I was satisfied with recognizing Ch and Co... (Even if we learn C for Charbon in Luxembourg....!) Nice idea though!
Phalanx Mar 14, 2007	Besides: again to all those who claim this would have had to be a science teaser... In a science teaser, I would have expected the elements which compose chocolate (talking about the sweet, not the word itself) So the category trick is very fine to me - even if you do need to remember some science trivia to solve it.... but hey... Does that really matter?
sftball_rocks13 Mar 14, 2007	I liked this a lot, but I think the title gave it away But, I don't know my elements, so I only got half the answer Great teaser
sftball_rocks13 Mar 14, 2007	And Besamishuevos, your comment wasn't constructive criticism, it was just criticizing-telling someone their teaser was lame doesn't help
puttumup Mar 14, 2007	YAWN
bradon182001 Mar 14, 2007	Too "scientific" for me.
kitty728 Mar 14, 2007	duh i dunno i aint too smart, lol... seriously - i like the real puzzling brain teasers.. this one didnt make you think. you either knew it or you didnt. i look forward to these every morn later gators
Mon05 Mar 14, 2007	You tricked me! Good one!
cassiemark Mar 14, 2007	I'd rather just eat it than analyze it! Learned something - good job
gaylewolf Mar 14, 2007	Not being very scientific, I was definitely out of my "element" with this one! But, I do love chocolate! thanks!
doehead Mar 14, 2007	Rerun ,Rerun,Rerun.Lets's see some new teasers.
Pizzazz2u Mar 14, 2007	Awesome teaser! It is too bad that Lmurray has to keep repeating his Lame Comments...lol Keep the teasers coming! Some of us will enjoy them!
phyllisa Mar 14, 2007	Really clever idea and yummy too
snoopunicorn Mar 14, 2007	haha HEY iaint a science nerd and i got it...well only cos i take elements @ school im sooooo FLY!!!
AbsurdHero Mar 14, 2007	I would have placed this in Trivia myself. The title helps, but if you don't know the Periodic Table of Elements, you're screwed.
zaya Mar 14, 2007	Clever, but not a teaser, you either know it or you don't
RoknRobn228 Mar 14, 2007	The title gives this one away but it is a neat play on the table of elements.
zips5000 Mar 14, 2007	fairly easy to figure out. good one
breathesunshine Mar 14, 2007	I took one look at this, realized the "trick", knew I wouldn't know all the elements without looking them up, so went and got some chocolate! (Yummy... Dove smooth milk chocolate!)
Chocobo Mar 14, 2007	nice!!1
Infinitoid Mar 14, 2007	people typically wouldnt look at the title before they try solving the puzzle, cause its hardly required. personally i do think its clever. you sorta have to think differently is all. the people criticizing it are commenting because theyre mad they didnt get it
OhEmGee Mar 14, 2007	good one too bad i dont know my elements very well
OhEmGee Mar 14, 2007	message me please!
jabdr Mar 14, 2007	YEA Breathesunshine! I agree. I'm sure I once knew a lot about the elements, but alas, no longer. I applaud anyone who is clever enough to submit AND have a teaser accepted. I went straight to the answer -because looking up the answer on the puter, doesn't count. Gotta love the comments, Huh?
Luzr Mar 14, 2007	At least the consonants.
mrtickles Mar 14, 2007	me, i'd pass on that piece of chocolate
auntiesis Mar 14, 2007	I don't know all the elements, but the title gave it away. Anything with chocolate is a good thing.
SaturnCat08 Mar 14, 2007	Great Teaser! I think it is more of a Trick brain teaser. GREAT JOB!
cgold03 Mar 14, 2007	I happened to have really liked this brain teaser. I see the first time it was shown it received some mixed comments. Long story short, this site is meant for fun, to get AWAY from the stress of school and work, not add to it. On a lighter note, I was able to guess from the title that it was going to be the elements, but I kind of don't know them, lolz... do i get half credit?
(user deleted) Mar 14, 2007	You can also use CHromium Oxygen CObalt LAnthanum TEllurium - Tom
deadsnakebiting Mar 14, 2007	I don't care if its science, a trick, or whatever. The elements of chocolate have been staring everyone in the face ever since the word was a word. However, to my knowledge, if this was your original thought, then you should take a bow. No-one else has ever seen the answer in the name until you did. Congratulations on a darn god teaser. You should be very proud. First Rate!!!
Kellington Mar 14, 2007	Brilliant.
Qrystal Mar 16, 2007	Hey hey, I got it! I knew the 'trick' was going to be requiring the periodic table, and so I felt it was a good idea to find one online and figure it out. I was still a bit stuck for a bit, because I knew Chromium's symbol was actually Cr (so, to respond to millertom, yours is not an answer that works) and I wasn't exactly sure what La stood for (Lanthium? Lanthanine? ahhh-- lanthanum) Anyways, I found this a very pleasant warm up of the brain cells. Not a vigorous workout, but more like a nice deep breath while stretching the arms overhead. Ahhhhh.... I think I'm ready to get to work for the day now!
frozenrose_885 Mar 17, 2007	That was kind of cheesy lol, but fun.
omgitsash Jul 24, 2007	E EA EAS EASY EAS EA E
(user deleted) Feb 27, 2008	wow, everyone's just rippin each other apart on here... i got it pretty quick, but since my dad's a PhD chemist...maybe the periodic table rubbed off or sumthin... wouldn't that taste nasty, tho, if that's what chocolate was really made of? it'd probably be poisonous...
kriss1301 Jun 01, 2009	Wow! BUt really a trick its Science but KOOL! I mean CHoCoLaTe. I would have never thought of it that way!
Gerrard10 Nov 04, 2009	I never knew that! Cool!
wtfonfire Mar 14, 2010	oh snaps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hidden letters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TallTimber Mar 14, 2010	Looks like this one has been around and around. Good one.
doehead Mar 14, 2010	Title gave it away. ANOTHER OLD RERUN!!!!
avnibavishi1 Mar 14, 2010	I thought of it as Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon again, Oxygen again, Lanthanum, Tellurium. Its still only 5 elements!
thecatladycac Mar 14, 2010	I went to High School back in the 1950s - There were only 98 known elements back then. Three of those in the puzzle were not a part of the Periodic Table then. I caught on to the trick, but couldn't solve it!
Hadleigh Mar 14, 2010	Cute Teaser. I liked it. Hey Doehead, there was no need to be rude. Just don't say anything at all.
brains2beauty96 Jun 15, 2012	Nice one I got it on the first try!
Babe Mar 14, 2013
HABS2933 Mar 14, 2013	I have two issues with this teaser, first as pointed out it is not a trick, it is a science teaser. Unless you are familiar with the periodic table you have no chance of getting it. You may as well habe asked "what is the atomic weight of chocolate". A trick teaser assumes o knowledge outide the teaser itself. My second issu has also been addreses in that there are at least 2-3 ways to combine chemical symbols to have it spell chocolate. It was a cute idea but poorly executed.
HABS2933 Mar 14, 2013	^^^^excuse the tyoos, cannot easily edit on my phone. I think the point is still understandable.
cutebug Mar 14, 2013	Another overused teaser. If you look at all the comments in 2006 and look at how few there are in 2013 you realize that alot of people left because the editors have chosen to put on all old repeats. Very sad lack of energy by the editing staff.
dsjt Mar 14, 2013	Wrong. I tried mixing those together and it blew up in my face.
allythebuterfly Mar 14, 2013	Lol @dsjt....I agree that this should be in the science category though. I don't have very many of the elements memorized except for the more common ones, so there was practically no chance of me getting this. Still cute though!
elentir Mar 14, 2013	I disagree that this should be in Science category. Yes, you might have to know some science terms to get this, but it is not in itself a scientific answer. A true scientific answer to this question would be Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Oxygen - the elements that make up theobromine - the primary chemical that makes chocolate desirable. Trick is defined as brain teasers that 'appear difficult at first, but they have a trick that makes them really easy'. Since you don't really have to know the actual chemistry of chocolate, and the title gives you the chemical symbols, then it is relatively simple, assuming you know the elements. BTW - there is no requirement that says a trick teaser must assume no outside knowledge.
thecatladycac Mar 15, 2013	Cute teaser - I figured out what you were looking for right away, but way back in the stone age when I took high-school chemistry, there were only 98 known elements. The only ones I recognized here were Carbon and Cobalt. As some others mentioned, I was thinking may be Hydrogen and Oxygen were in there also, but couldn't come up with the rest. Anyway - makes me want to go back and study chemistry again (sort of). Nice Quiz!!