I have 92 protons and am quite valuable, often used for power. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about elements used in nuclear energy.
Answer
Uranium
Explanation
Uranium is used as fuel for nuclear reactors and has 92 protons.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Uranium.
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