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.

Zirconium Facts — Learn what zirconium is. Get zirconium facts, including the metals uses, properties, sources, and biological effects.

Zirconium Facts – What Is Zirconium? Recently updated !

This entry was posted on May 18, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 19, 2022)

Group 5 Periodic Table — Learn about group 5 on the periodic table. See which elements belong to this group and learn about their common properties.

Group 5 Periodic Table Elements

This entry was posted on May 7, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 9, 2022)

Lead Facts — Get interesting lead facts including the history, properties, and uses of atomic number 82 with element symbol Pb.

Lead Facts – Pb or Element Number 82

This entry was posted on April 16, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 18, 2022)

Element Families — Learn about element families on the periodic table. Learn how to identify each family and see its elements and properties.

Element Families on the Periodic Table

This entry was posted on November 2, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 8, 2021)

Periodic Table Flash Cards — These periodic table flash cards have essential facts for all 118 elements. The PDF is free and easy to print.

Periodic Table Flash Cards – Free Printable PDF Element Facts

This entry was posted on September 22, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 27, 2021)

Why Is Mercury a Liquid — Learn why mercury is a liquid at room temperature when most metals are solids.

Why Is Mercury a Liquid at Room Temperature?

This entry was posted on July 6, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 26, 2021)

Neutronium or Element 0 — Get the facts for neutronium or element zero with symbol Nu. Learn where this hypothetical element could fit on the periodic table.

Neutronium or Element Zero

This entry was posted on June 10, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 9, 2022)

Plutonium Facts — Get interesting plutonium facts. Plutonium is Pu with atomic number 94. Learn about the element's properties, uses, and sources.

Plutonium Facts (Pu or Atomic Number 94)

This entry was posted on May 11, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 28, 2021)

Gold Facts — Get interesting gold facts. Learn about gold's properties, uses, and sources. Find out why gold is so valuable.

Interesting Gold Facts

This entry was posted on May 6, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 31, 2021)