Learn about the chalcogens on the periodic table. The chalcogens are group 16 or the oxygen group. These elements share common properties.
Element Groups
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
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
Learn about the noble metals. Get their definition, see a list of noble metals, and learn about their properties.
What Are Noble Metals? – Definition and List Recently updated !
Get facts about the lanthanides, which are also called the lanthanoids. Learn the similarities of elements in this group.
Lanthanides Facts (Lanthanoids)
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)
Learn about the halogen elements. Get the list of halogens and learn about their properties.
Halogen Elements – List and Facts
Learn how the periodic table blocks of elements are organized. Explore s, p, d, f blocks and main group, transition metals, and inner transition metals.
Periodic Table Blocks of Elements
Learn the differences between metals and nonmetals. Explore their chemical and physical properties.