Category: Elements

Core Concepts In this tutorial you will learn about the Chalcogens family on the periodic table, as well as their unique characteristics. Topics Covered in

The Element Krypton Introduction to Krypton Stationed in the non-metals category of the periodic table sits the colorless element Krypton. It is categorized as a

The Element Nitrogen Introduction to Nitrogen Nitrogen is the 7th element on the periodic table. It is positioned at the center of the elements of

Introduction to Tungsten The element tungsten is a silvery gray transition metal. Tungsten is known for having a remarkably high melting point and incredible tensile

The Element Nickel Introduction to Nickel The element nickel is a silvery white and hard transition metal. Nickel is a good conductor of electricity and heat.

Introduction to Germanium The element germanium is a lustrous and brittle metalloid in the carbon group. It is visually similar to silicon and reacts with

The Element Beryllium Introduction to Beryllium Although you have probably learned a great deal about the periodic table over the years, you may not be

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.