elements

 Names and Symbols

Aluminum (Al): A versatile metal used in various industries.

Magnesium (Mg): Lightweight metal with applications in aerospace and automotive industries.

Argon (Ar): Inert gas commonly used in light bulbs.

Manganese (Mn): Transition metal essential for steel production.

Barium (Ba): Alkaline earth metal used in medical imaging.

Nickel (Ni): Transition metal known for its corrosion resistance.

Beryllium (Be): Lightweight metal used in aerospace and defense industries.

Nitrogen (N): Essential gas in the atmosphere and a key component of proteins.

Boron (B): Metalloid used in glass manufacturing.

Oxygen (O): Essential gas for respiration and combustion.

Bromine (Br): Halogen used in flame retardants.

Phosphorus (P): Essential element for life found in DNA and cell membranes.

Cadmium (Cd): Toxic metal used in batteries and pigments.

Silicon (Si): Metalloid crucial for semiconductors and computer chips.

Calcium (Ca): Alkaline earth metal vital for bones and teeth.

Sulfur (S): Element with a distinct smell, used in various industries.

Carbon (C): Basis of organic life, found in all living organisms.

Zinc (Zn): Essential trace element for enzymes and immune function.

Chlorine (Cl): Halogen used in water treatment and PVC production.

Copper (Cu): Conductive metal used in electrical wiring and plumbing.

Chromium (Cr): Transition metal used in stainless steel production.

Iron (Fe): Essential element for hemoglobin and steel production.

Fluorine (F): Highly reactive halogen used in toothpaste and Teflon.

Lead (Pb): Toxic metal historically used in pipes and paints.

Helium (He): Inert gas used in balloons and cooling nuclear reactors.

Mercury (Hg): Toxic liquid metal used in thermometers and barometers.

Hydrogen (H): Lightest element, used in fuel cells and rocket fuel.

Potassium (K): Alkali metal essential for nerve function and muscle control.

Iodine (I): Halogen crucial for thyroid hormone production.

Silver (Ag): Precious metal used in jewelry and currency.

Lithium (Li): Alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries.

Sodium (Na): Alkali metal essential for bodily functions.

Element Groups on the Periodic Table

Group 1A (Alkali Metals): Highly reactive metals that readily lose electrons.

Group 2A (Alkaline Earth Metals): Less reactive metals found in the earth's crust.

Group 7A (Halogens): Highly reactive nonmetals that form salts with metals.

Group 8A (Noble Gases): Inert gases with full outer electron shells, stable and unreactive.

Element Groups

Transition Elements

Iron (Fe): Transition metal crucial for various biological processes.

Copper (Cu): Ductile metal with excellent electrical conductivity.

Manganese (Mn): Essential trace element for enzyme function.

Cobalt (Co): Transition metal used in magnets and rechargeable batteries.

Nickel (Ni): Metal known for its use in alloys and plating.

Zinc (Zn): Essential trace element for immune function and wound healing.

Silver (Ag): Precious metal with antimicrobial properties.

Mercury (Hg): Toxic metal historically used in thermometers.

Gold (Au): Precious metal valued for its rarity and beauty.

Cadmium (Cd): Toxic metal used in batteries and pigments.

Lead (Pb): Heavy metal with harmful effects on health.

Tin (Sn): Malleable metal used in alloys and coatings.

Metalloids

Boron (B): Metalloid used in fiberglass and semiconductor industry.

Silicon (Si): Semiconductor material crucial for electronics.