NYT Approximately three-quarters of all known chemical elements (6) Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from August 19, 2024
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Updated Aug 19, 2024
Approximately three-quarters of all known chemical elements (6) NYT Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Approximately three-quarters of all known chemical elements (6) NYT for the August 19, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 6 letters. Start with M and end with S, and the possible solutions are MADRAS, MANAUS, METALS.
The answer is METALS.
The crossword clue “Approximately three-quarters of all known chemical elements (6)” with the answer "METALS" refers to the fact that metals make up a significant majority of the known chemical elements. In the periodic table, about 75% of the elements are classified as metals. Metals are characterized by their ability to conduct electricity, their malleability, and their tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions.
This predominance of metals in the periodic table reflects their fundamental role in chemistry and materials science. Thus, the clue highlights the fact that metals constitute roughly three-quarters of all known chemical elements.
This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on August 19, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.
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