Elements

Elements are the smallest units of matter that can’t be divided using chemical means. They are the building blocks of matter. Learn the names of the elements and get facts about them.

Lanthanide Series (Lanthanoids) — Get facts about the lanthanides, which are also called the lanthanoids. Learn the similarities of elements in this group.

Lanthanides Facts (Lanthanoids)

This entry was posted on February 4, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 5, 2021)

Densest or Heaviest Element on the Periodic Table — Learn about the heaviest or densest element on the periodic table. Understand why its density is so high.

What Is the Heaviest or Densest Element on the Periodic ...

This entry was posted on December 20, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 11, 2021)

Silver Facts — Get silver facts, including the element's uses, sources, and properties. Silver is atomic number 47 with element symbol Ag.

Silver Facts – Atomic Number 47 Element Symbol Ag

This entry was posted on November 18, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 11, 2021)

Technetium Facts — Get facts about the element technetium, which is atomic number 43 and element symbol Tc.

Technetium Facts – Atomic Number 43 Element Symbol Tc

This entry was posted on November 1, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 11, 2021)

Francium Element Facts — Get interesting francium element facts. Francium is atomic number 87 with element symbol Fr.

Francium Facts – Atomic Number 87 Element Symbol Fr

This entry was posted on October 22, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 5, 2020)

Actinide Series (Actinoids) — Get facts about the actinides on the periodic table, including a list of elements and their properties.

Actinides on the Periodic Table (Actinide Series or Actinoids)

This entry was posted on October 18, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 5, 2021)