Possible Research Topics

Possible problems which can be solved using an element include:

Element Problem Solution

Hydrogen Clean Fuel Hydrogen fuel cells

Chlorine Infections from swimming Chlorine is used to

pools sterilize swimming pools

Chlorine Icy roads Salt

Lithium Battery for mobile phone Lithium battery

Iodine Goitre Iodized salt

Iodine Thyroid cancer Radioactive iodine

Nitrogen Grow enough food Nitrogen fertilizers

Fluorine Tooth decay Fluoridation of water

Fluorine Preserving food Freon in refrigerators

Magnesium Indigestion Magnesium antacids

Phosphorus Dirty clothes Phosphorus in detergents

Nickel Rusting Stainless steel

Silicon Transparent windows Glass

Tungsten Light Tungsten in light bulbs

Mercury Cavities Mercury fillings

Cesium Cancer Radiotherapy

Uranium Running out of fossil fuels Nuclear Power

Americium People dying in fires Smoke detectors

Carbon Lightweight durable Plastic bags

material for transporting
groceries

Bromine Insects destroy crops Bromine insecticides

Platinium Cars Pollute Catalytic convertors

There are many possible problems that you could research. Do not limit yourself to
the list above.
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