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How to Read the Periodic Table of Elements
Our guide makes it easy to read the periodic table of elements. Learn about atomic numbers, atomic mass, atomic symbols, and how to classify elements.
Properties of Noble Gases: Everyday Uses
What are the properties of noble gases and what uses do they have in everyday life? Find out why they conduct electricity and more now!
Everyday Uses of Halogens
What are halogens, and where might you encounter them in your daily life? Keep reading to learn more about halogen properties and traits.
Everyday Uses of Nonmetals
The properties of nonmetals vary due to the dramatic differences in these elements. However, they primarily appear as gasses. Keep reading to learn more.
Everyday Uses of Metalloids
Finding the metalloids/ semimetals on the perodic table is hard. Read more to learn about what are metalloids and where might you use them in your life.
Basic Metals: Everyday Uses
Metal is everywhere, and today we’re going to take a closer look at the basic metals. Also known as poor metals, you probably encounter quite a few of these in your daily life.
Everyday Uses of Actinides
Did you know that they used to use plutonium to power pacemakers? Keep reading to learn about the actinides properties and uses!
Everyday Uses of Lanthanides: The Rare Earth Elements
Also known as rare earth elements, these 14 elements all fall between the atomic numbers of 57 and 71 of the periodic table. Learn more now!
Everyday Uses of Transition Metals
You encounter metals every single day, and chances are, the majority of the ones you encounter are the transition metals. What are transition metals?
Everyday Uses of Alkaline Earth Metals
We use different types of metals every day. Find out what elements make up the alkaline earth metals, and where might you encounter them in your daily life.
Everyday Uses of Alkali Metals
What are alkali metals? Where might you encounter them in your everyday life? Here’s a quick refresher on Group 1 of the periodic table of elements.
Who Made the Periodic Table and Why?
Everyone knows the periodic table, but what is its history? Who made the periodic table, and why did the scientific community need it?
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