Chemistry 101: Common Names # 4 Mystery Cache
Chemistry 101: Common Names # 4
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Note: Cache is not located at listed North coordinate. There’s a pop-quiz first.
Chemistry 101: Common Names is a series of traditional caches all located within a few yards of a good place to park off of the main road and away from traffic. These caches are all pretty kid-friendly with appropriate supervision. During the summer there may be a bit of bush-whacking involved for several of the caches and of course watch for thorns, ants, sandspurs, spiders, and snakes.
As with all puzzle caches, the trick to locating each cache is to answer the puzzle correctly and get the clue that will lead you to the right coordinates. In this case, I am giving you the common name for a chemical along with some interesting information about that chemical. Using that information, choose the correct scientific name from the three answer choices provided and then substitute the 5-digit number following the correct answer for the “38.000” of the North coordinate. You do not need to be a science geek to answer these questions (although it might help). Hint: All of the answers can be found in a regular dictionary or on-line at (visit link) The larger caches have been stuffed with goodies including geocoins and TBs. For the micros, please be sure to bring your own pencil. Have fun!
Common Name: VERDIGRIS
The name Verdigris comes from the Old French verte grez, an alteration of vert-de-Grèce ("green of Greece"). The vivid green color of verdigris made it a very common pigment in paintings and other art objects up until the 19th century when more stable pigments became available. Today, verdigris is used industrially as a fungicide, a catalyst for organic reactions, and in the dye industry.
A. Basic Iron Sulfate ( 33.759 )
B. Basic Iron Chloride ( 39.759 )
C. Basic Copper Carbonate ( 36.759 )
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
qba'g tb gurer