Chemistry 101: Common Names # 6 Mystery Cache
Hidden : 12/27/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

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 “38.500” 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: EPSOM SALT

Epsom salt has a wide variety of uses. Traditionally it was used as a component of bath salts used to soothe sore muscles and in foot baths for treating ankle or foot sprains. This is due to the compound’s ability to reduce swelling via absorption through the skin. However, one should be careful not to drink the water since Epsom salt is also commonly used as an oral laxative. This compound also has medical use including delaying premature labor and helping to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm babies.

A. Milk of Magnesia ( 40.040 )

B. Magnesium Sulfate ( 37.171 )

C. Ferrous Sulfate ( 33.173 )

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

naxyrf

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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