Category: Elements

Introduction to Argon The element argon is colorless, odorless, nonflammable, and nontoxic. It is the most common noble gas and is chemically inert. There are

Introduction to Arsenic Stationed in the non-metals category of the periodic table sits the most deadly element arsenic. It is categorized as a metalloid and

The Element Zinc An Introduction to the Element Zinc Zinc is an element that has been known scientifically for some time, and has seen use

Introduction to the Element Silver The element silver is a white and shiny transition metal. This metal has the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and

Introduction to Lead Despite being a soft and malleable metal, the element lead of the periodic table is one of the densest common materials. It’s

The Element Aluminum Introduction to Aluminum The element aluminum is a soft, malleable, silvery-white metal. Aluminum gets its name from the classical Latin word “alum”,

The Element Chlorine Introduction to Chlorine The element chlorine of the periodic table is a clear yellowish-green gas. It belongs to the halogen family of

Though small, the element Hydrogen has many modern applications. It’s the smallest element, but it has a big role in chemistry!

The periodic table with names is shown below. Each element displays the atomic symbol and the atomic number of that element. The colors on the

Introduction to Silicon The element silicon (Si) is a hard, brittle, crystalline solid. It is a metalloid with a blue-gray luster. The name silicon is

The Element Calcium Introduction to the Element Calcium The element calcium is one of the most common elements worldwide and one of the most important.

The Element Lithium Introduction to Lithium Lithium takes its place as the third element on the periodic table of elements, situated just below hydrogen and

The periodic table has several diatomic elements, sometimes known as “molecular elements”. Let’s learn what they are, and how they are different from diatomic molecules.

The Element Bromine Introduction to Bromine The element bromine is a dark red liquid with a noxious odor – one of the only two liquids

Intro to Lanthanides What are the lanthanides, aka rare earth elements? The lanthanide series is a row of elements situated below the main block of

The Element Oxygen Introduction to Oxygen Oxygen is one of the most common elements on earth and in the universe. It has a wide range

What are the metalloids? Most elements fit relatively neatly into one of two categories: metals and nonmetals. Metalloids, however, can be classified as somewhere in-between.

What are the Noble Gases The noble gases are a group of six inert (nonreactive) gases on the far right side of the periodic table.

The Element Potassium Introduction to Potassium Potassium, represented with the symbol K, is one of the alkali metals. This element is soft and has a

The Element Iron Introduction to Iron The element iron is a ductile, silver-gray metal that is very reactive with the air around us. It has