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xkcd #3242: Aperiodic Table (europe.pub)
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xkcd #3242: Aperiodic Table

Title text:

Scientists occasionally invent alternative periodic table layouts, which is usually a sign that they don't have enough enrichment in their enclosures.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3242/

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[–] EarMaster@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

I never thought of radioactive decay as a form of snakes and ladders.

[–] sga@piefed.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

number 81 should not be Ti (that is short for titanium)