Cryptic Code Puzzle: "The Enigma of Elements"
Puzzle:
Hidden within this cryptic table lies the answer to a mysterious question. Use the given clues to decipher the phrase.
1. H1-3 He2-4 Li3-5
2. Be4-2 B2-6 C3-4
3. N1-1 O2-3 F4-5
4. Ne3-4 Na4-1 Mg2-5
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Instructions:
1. Decode the Clues:
Each chemical element represents a letter, and the numbers tell you how to extract it:
The first number (e.g., H1) is the position of the element's symbol in the periodic table.
The second number (e.g., -3) indicates which letter of the elementβs name to take.
For example:
"H1-3" refers to Hydrogen (H is 1st in the periodic table), and the 3rd letter in "Hydrogen" is "d."
2. Form the Words:
Use the decoded letters from each clue to construct meaningful words.
3. Reveal the Phrase:
Combine the words into a coherent message.