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The Periodic Table

“The periodic table is important because it is organized to provide a great deal of information about elements and how they relate to one another in one easy-to-use reference. The table can be used to predict the properties of elements, even those that have not yet been discovered.”- Google

Since there is 118 elements and still more to come, I recommend you get ready for… A LOT of writing. Here are the elements of the year 2020.

P.S. If you’re not the biggest fan of reading, memorize this song instead! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz4Dd1I_fX0

  1. Hydrogen– most abundant chemical substance in the universe Symbol: H

2. Helium: second lightest element and is colorless, odorless gas also used to fill up balloons Symbol: He

3. Lithium: used in the manufacturing of batteries, as well as mental health Symbol: Li

4. Beryllium: used in springs, electrical contacts, as well as high-speed air-craft and space-craft Symbol: Be

5. Boron: usually found in volcanic spring waters, needs kernite and tincal to form Symbol: B

6. Carbon: used in fuel, oil, and natural gas Symbol: C

7. Nitrogen: used for fertilizers, nitric acid, dyes, and explosives Symbol: N

8. Oxygen: helps us breathe Symbol: O

9. Fluoride: used in nuclear power plants, to etch glass, important in dental health Symbol: F

10. Neon: used in vacuum tubes, television tubes, helium When in liquefied, used in commercials for liquid-helium refrigeration. Symbol: Ne

11. Sodium: also known as sodium chloride (salt) and in chips and savory treats Symbol: Na

12. Magnesium: nutrients a body needs to stay healthy, which includes regulating muscles and nerve function, blood sugar levels, makes protein, and etc. Symbol: Mg

13. Aluminum: packaging for food, electric power lines, medicine, computers, cars, etc. Symbol: Al

14. Silicon: when solid, used for ceramics, transistors, computer chips, cement, fire bricks, etc. Symbol: Si

15. Phosphorus: white phosphorus is used in flares, red is used for the side of matchboxes, and the largest use is for fertilizers. Symbol: P

16. Sulfur: used in black rubber, gunpowder, matches, fireworks, fertilizers, and treatment for certain skin diseases Symbol: S

17. Chlorine: kills bacteria, used in drinking water, swimming pools, paint, paper, etc. Symbol: CI

18. Argon: used to protect reactive elements that are being used Symbol: Ar

19. Potassium: used for fertilizers, important for plant growth, and also used in soaps, detergents, gold mining, dyes, glass production, gunpowder, and batteries. Symbol: K

20. Calcium: used to produce minerals for bones, shells, and teeth Symbol: Ca

21. Scandium: used to high-intensity lighting and mercury vapor lamps Very similar to natural light Symbol: Sc

22. Titanium: a familiar metal used in jewelry, tennis racket, scissors, etc. Symbol: Ti

23. Vanadium: chemical element and used for steel alloys, space vehicles, nuclear reactors, and aircraft carriers, etc. Symbol: V

24. Chromium: used in stainless steel and plating on cars and bicycles. Symbol: Cr

25. Manganese: used to make clear glass, deoxidize and desulfurize steel, and reduce flaming in gasoline. Symbol: Mn

26. Iron: a shiny, gray metal that dusts in damp air used in 90% of all metals today

27. Cobalt: used for lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable batteries), manufacturing of magnetic water-resistant items, and high strength alloys (a combination of elements) Symbol: Co

Yet is to be added, so check in to see more elements! Meanwhile, try to memorize symbols, what the elements are used for, and their numbers. Good luck!

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  1. Steve

    December 21, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Nice! Makes me want to know more about chemistry.

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