Itsuko's definitions

BrINClHOF Gas

Referring to Bromine, Iodine, Nitrogen, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Oxygen, or Fluorine- the 7 diatomic elements that tend to form bonds of two of the same atom, resulting in a gas.

Teacher: "What gas is produced in this reaction?"
Student: "O2."
Teacher: "Why O2 instead of just O?"
Student: "Because oxygen's a BrINClHOF gas."

by Itsuko October 23, 2010