Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do the elements' background colours mean?
These colours denote the category of each element. Diatomic nonmetal Noble gas Alkali metal Alkaline earth metal Metalloid Polyatomic nonmetal Post-transition metal Transition metal Lanthanide Actinide Unknown
2. What about the symbols on the cards?
Atomic weight (g/mol) Boiling point (K) Melting point (K) Electronegativity (Pauling scale) Density (g/cm³) Electron affinity (kJ/mol) Year discovered (year)
3. Is it possible to run out of guesses?
Yes, the game will end automatically if you make 1000 guesses without finding the answer, but that should be more than enough room to find the solution.
4. Who made the element illustrations?
All of the elements in Elemingle were designed and drawn by Jean Estevez, a.k.a. Art Toon. Check out his portfolio for more incredible characters and other works of art.
5. Why isn't Ununennium (Uue) in the game?
Ununennium (element 119) hasn't been successfully synthesized in a laboratory yet, so it isn't officially part of the periodic table. Only confirmed elements were chosen for the game to maintain scientific accuracy and educational value.
6. Is there a “give up” button?
Nope! If you're really struggling, open up a chemistry textbook and take a look at the full periodic table. When it comes to educational games, it's better to cheat than to give up!
7. This game has scientific inaccuracies! How do I contact the creator of Elemingle?
Send me an email using the Trainwreck Labs contact form, or tag me (@theAbeTrain) on our Discord server.
8. Does Elemingle have a privacy policy?
See the privacy policy here.