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.

Post-Transition Metals or Basic Metals Periodic Table — Learn about the post-transition metals or basic metals. Get a list of elements and discover their shared properties.

Post-Transition Metals or Basic Metals

This entry was posted on February 26, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 6, 2026)

Cerium Facts — Get cerium facts. Discover the properties, uses, sources, and health effects of the element with symbol Ce and atomic number 58.

Cerium Facts – Symbol Ce or Atomic Number 58

This entry was posted on February 15, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2025)

Hafnium Facts — Get hafnium facts. Discover the history, properties, uses, sources, and health effects of the element with atomic number 72 and symbol Hf.

Hafnium Facts – Hf or Atomic Number 72

This entry was posted on February 1, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 2, 2025)

Lanthanum Facts — Get lanthanum facts. Discover the properties, uses, sources, and health effects of the element with atomic number 57 and element symbol La.

Lanthanum Facts – Atomic Number 57 or Symbol La

This entry was posted on January 18, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 19, 2025)

Moscovium Facts - Element 115 — Get interesting moscovium facts. Discover the sources, properties, and uses of element 115 with symbol Mc.

Moscovium Facts – Element 115 or Mc

This entry was posted on December 22, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 17, 2026)

Berkelium Facts — Get interesting berkelium facts. Discover the history, properties, uses, and source of the element with symbol Bk and atomic number 97.

Berkelium Facts – Element Bk Atomic Number 97

This entry was posted on December 14, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 15, 2024)

Nihonium Facts — Get nihonium facts. Discover the history, properties, synthesis, and health effects of the element with symbol Nh and atomic number 113.

Nihonium Facts – Element 113 or Symbol Nh

This entry was posted on November 5, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 10, 2024)

Astatine Facts — Get astatine facts. Discover the history, properties, sources, and uses of atomic number 85, the rarest natural element.

Astatine Facts – The Rarest Natural Element

This entry was posted on October 16, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 19, 2024)

Rhenium Facts — Get rhenium facts. Discover the history, properties, uses, and health effects of the element with symbol Re and atomic number 75.

Rhenium Facts – Element Re or Atomic Number 75

This entry was posted on October 5, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 6, 2024)