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Oxygen
First broadcast in 1998. Oxygen is the most abundant element on Earth
Helium
First broadcast in 1998. Helium is colourless, odourless, tasteless and non-toxic
Hydrogen
First broadcast in 1998. Hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table
Iron
First broadcast in 1998. Iron forms the Earth's inner and outer core
Carbon
First broadcast in 1998. Carbon is the second most abundant element in the human body
Uranium
First broadcast in 1998. Uranium has a high atomic weight and is more dense than lead
Sodium
First broadcast in 1998. Sodium is a soft metal but highly reactive
Silicon
First broadcast in 1998. Silicon is used in items from breast implants to computers
Nitrogen
First broadcast in 1998. Nitrogen forms approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere