There are times when things may come to a stop. In order to get them moving again, a catalyst may need to be introduced. This happens with chemical reactions. The element, Molybdenum (Mo) occurs in nature and serves a cofactor of enzymes used in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. In the Periodic Table of TOPS, Mo symbolizes Momentum. Momentum…
In nature, Sc symbolizes scandium, and is used in aluminum bats, golf equipment, bicycle frames and fishing rods. Various forms of this element can be used to help speed up germination of seeds. For the Periodic Table of TOPS, Sc symbolizes the Scale. I try to connect the natural element with the TOPS element. Referencing items that help with exercise,…
This blog will introduce two elements at once to the Periodic Table of TOPS, Na symbolizing Navigation and Cl to symbolize Clues. When two or more elements come together, they form a mixture called a compound. Most of the time, these combinations are very beneficial. Think about it as each element is Supporting (S) the other. In nature, Na symbolizes…
The building blocks of the Periodic Table of TOPS continue to be put in place. The order does not matter, as they are all important. Turning to the original table, F symbolizes Fluorine. I find it remarkable that fluorine compounds have many uses, ranging from steelmaking to dental care. In the Periodic Table of TOPS, F symbolizes Food, which also…
Up to this point, every element I have discussed had a tie-in with a natural element. One would think with 118 chemical elements, I would be able to find the right one to continue building the Periodic Table of TOPS. Since I need a T, I am refracting that T symbolizes Temptation or Tempted. I mentioned in the Victory (V) blog, I was…
There are only a few more one-letter symbols from the original Periodic Table, then I will be switching to the two-letter symbols. Finding and cataloging the numerous elements was a huge effort. Some elements were discovered several times before they became official. V for Vanadium is one of those storied natural elements. It was named for the Scandinavian Goddess of…
In chemistry, B symbolizes Boron. It has several forms. You may recognize it as a component of the cleaning solution, Borax. What you may not know, is that at low temperatures, it is a bad electrical conductor, but at high temperatures, it is a good electrical conductor. How can one item be both good and bad? I started refracting about…