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Everything is made up of chemical elements, from the air we breathe to the cars we drive to the building that you’re sitting in right now.
We may not think about the elements that make up the structures we live and work in, but the people who build them do. The elements used to create tools and building materials are carefully chosen to serve a specific purpose, whether it’s to conduct electricity, create tough metals or stay hard at high temperatures.
How much do you know about the elements that make up our homes, schools and offices? Take our quiz to find out.
