Which Chemical Element Describes You Best?

I am Mercury. I don't stick to surfaces. I come and go. You cannot hold me.

What are you?

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Lanyx · 41-45, M

I don't know enough about chemistry to pick the element. I am fiercely independent, I don't bond easily. Hence, I am a noble gas. I think I would be Xenon.

helenS · 36-40, F

@Lanyx Second noble gas! We've already had argon. Xenon is a little bit more willing to react, especially with fluorine. (see @Keepitsimple's post)

Lanyx · 41-45, M

@helenS Cool. I knew about XeF2; I'm not totally anti-social (a non-reactive noble gas). Also "Xenon" means strange. I am an INTJ personality.

helenS · 36-40, F

@Lanyx … and you said you don't know enough about chemistry!
Now it turns out you know that Xe does not mind two F's at the same time! 😁

Lanyx · 41-45, M

@helenS I guess I surprised myself. I see what you did there, and I did have a giggle. The chemical reaction of XeF doesn't exist, or is quite unstable.

helenS · 36-40, F

@Lanyx Yes the F's have to come in pairs. A single F wouldn't do!
Now how great is that! 😁

Lanyx · 41-45, M

@helenS Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.