Science+Facts+Mr.+Lutz+Couldn't+Recall

Yes, it's true, it's a shocker, but... Mr. Lutz doesn't always have all of the answers!!!
Thankfully we have this page to archive all of the times that Mr. Lutz feels like a Putz, and can't adequately answer your questions.


 * 2008 Archive**
 * Do all elements have radioactive isotopes?
 * If neon gas glows red, what gases are used in "neon" lights that are other colors?
 * Why are the metal ions responsible for producing the colorful emission spectra? What about the non-metals?
 * Where does the term "Mole" come from?
 * How did scientists originally determine the atomic masses of the elements?
 * What do the alkaline earth metals have to do with alkaline batteries?
 * How did scientists first discover the noble gases?
 * Why doesn't carbon quadruple bond to itself?.

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