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PART I
Complete the table by writing in the answers for the element in the element column and the candy ingredient in the candy ingredient column. (45 points)
Question	Element	Candy Ingredient
1. Who discovered or invented your substance?
2. When was it discovered or invented?
3. Where does it come from? Ex. plants, animals, minerals, rocks, etc.
4. How did it get its name?
5. Where (geographically) on Earth is it found?
6. What is the cost for the substance?
7. Is it hazardous? If yes, How?
8. How common is it?
9. Are there any interesting facts about it?
10. Which family does your substance belong to?
11-15. List five other substances your substance will form a compound with.

PART II (55 points)
On a 3 x 5 note card you will include the following information:
Name	Your candy ingredient will be listed at the top of the card.
Atomic Number	Your candy ingredient will have the same atomic number as your element.
Atomic Mass	Your candy ingredient will have the same atomic mass as your element.
Atomic Symbol	You are to make up an atomic symbol for your candy ingredient. It must follow the same capitalization rules as the atomic symbols for elements. In addition, it must be color coded. If your element is: solid-blue, liquid-green, gas- red.
A picture of your candy. It can be a picture of a particular brand as long as your ingredient is used in the candy.