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Periodic Table of the Elements

Knowing the elements means you know the fundamentals of everything! Well, maybe not quite. It does mean that you know what everything is made out of. A strong knowledge of the elements will help you succeed in numerous disciplines. Chemists, physicists and many other professions require familiarity with the periodic table and what it means. Explore the table below to learn about the various elements. Can you locate gold on the chart? Its abbreviation may not be what you think!

Name Number Weight
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Metals A solid substance that is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Can be formed into many shapes.
Metalloid "Middle elements" - conduct heat and electricity better than nonmetals, but not as well as metals. Easier to shape than nonmetals, but not as easy as metals. Solid at room temperature.
Nonmetals A poor conductor of heat and electricity. Not easily formed into shapes.

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