kinsnik ,

I guess random, but i really like this alternative to the periodic table:

https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d879e345-338d-41d0-95d0-73e3e92afde5.png

Because you can see how, after H and He, you do 2 loops of 8 and add the transition metals to the next 2 loops; then you add the lanthanides and actinides to the next 2 loops. And can easily see how the superactinides guy in the extended period table

p1mrx ,

So that's what a plumbus is for.

nova_ad_vitum ,

At first I was like WTF but honestly I kind of like it.

gmtom ,
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I feel like theres got to be a way to do the same concept but have it be a bit less hideous.

Donkter ,

You could make it look like a dick and balls if you did it right.

Wanderer ,
GratefullyGodless ,
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Future design for the USS Enterprise Z.

mySFWaccount ,

It's hideous. I love it.

Rentlar ,

Periodic Cribbage Board... I kinda dig it.

Hamartiogonic ,
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What about the table of nuclides? IMO that’s the best way to list elements in a logically consistent manner. The trouble is, nature is a messy kraken that just won’t fit neatly into a shoe box. You can try to squeeze it in, but the lid won’t close because there are always a few tentacles sticking out.

Everythingispenguins ,

For anyone who is wondering the alloy metal that is radioactive is Technetium . It is weird it has no stable isotopes, and is only one of two radioactive elements that proceed non radioactive elements. As far as I am concerned it exists only to be different.

subtext ,

is only one of two radioactive elements that proceed non radioactive elements

… what’s the other one??

Everythingispenguins ,

Promethium it is so rare that it really has no practical uses outside the lab. There is most likely less than a kilogram of the stuff in the entire planet.

WhiskyTangoFoxtrot ,

And Kingpin stole it.

Liz ,

Tech-99 is good for radiotherapy drugs.

kofe ,

Tech n9ne is good for hard drugs

leaky_shower_thought ,

"super fancy protons" is special in its own

but boron is specialer.

dependencyinjection ,

Can you explain for an idiot.

JoeBigelow ,
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A hydrogen ion doesn't necessarily have a neutron, making it sort of a fancy proton, with a little friend somewhere around.

kofe ,

But why is boron specialer

orphiebaby , (edited )

"Boron" rhymes with "moron", but we can't say that anymore because it's politically-incorrect, so we say "special". /jk

Donkter ,

Like a... Boron?

errer ,

This one’s pretty good.

Teppic ,
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Mobile friendly version:
https://m.xkcd.com/2913/

Edit: I noticed OP put the alt text in the comment after I posted this

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