Curated OER
The Groups and Electron Dot Diagrams
It's all in the family with this presentation! The halogen, alkali metal, and noble gas families are introduced to young chemists along with characteristic properties and colorful diagrams of electron shells. Viewers are then taught how...
Curated OER
Elements and Bonding Worksheet
In this elements and bonding worksheet, students classify given elements, they identify valence electrons in atoms, they explain the reactivity of elements, and they explain why certain atoms gain electrons while others lose electrons.
Curated OER
Unit 4 - Periodic Table
There are 17 multiple choice questions on this periodic table test. The focus is on properties of the elements by group and period. The exam is not formatted well, making it a little difficult to read. There is also a typographical...
Curated OER
Periodic Table Puzzle
In this chemistry worksheet, students use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to solve the crossword puzzle on the Periodic Table. They describe the number of protons and electrons some elements posses, as well as identify their...
Curated OER
Module 9 Metals
In this chemistry worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to metals found in the periodic table. There are 54 chemistry terms located in the word search.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Sodium
As the name of this site implies, this is a huge source of elemental information. You are likely to find whatever you need to know about elements here.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Francium
Great site with as much useful information on francium as you're likely to find anywhere.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry.com: Periodic Table Potassium
As the name of this site implies, this is a huge reference site for elemental information. Whether you are looking for properties or isotopes, this site probably has what you need. Images of structure and electron energy level can be...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Sodium
Information about the element, Sodium, atomic number 11. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and human health considerations.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lithium
Information about the metallic element, Lithium, atomic number 3. Covers its discovery, its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, potential substitutes, and permissible exposure limits.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alkalai Metals
This Chem4Kids site provides a nice overview of the alkali metals found on the periodic table. Content explores who is in this family, and their shared traits.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Potassium
This WebElements site provides a great deal of elemental information. There are audio files demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the element name, pictures showing the electron shells, and information on isotopes, properties and more.
University of Kentucky
The Comic Book Periodic Table of Elements: Sodium
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Sodium
This site provides elemental information which may not be found in many other sites. Here you can find historical information, common uses and even the approximate going price for a gram of the element.
Other
Chemical Elements: Potassium
A nice, clear site, containing a good deal of elemental information, including atomic weight, density, boiling point, isotopes and more. An image shows the electron energy levels for the element.
Other
Chemistry Resources: The Elements: Alkali Metals
This subtable lists and describes the six alkali metals of the periodic table of Elements. Related links are provided.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Alkali Metals to the Left
To the left. To the left. The elements in the left column of the period table are alkali metals with the exception of hydrogen. This is a brief overview of the alkali metals, what their family is all about and how well they bond or do...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Hydrogen and Alkali Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers Group I elements, electron configuration, and reactivity.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Sodium
All of the elemental information that you are likely to need can be found at this extensive site, including; atomic number, atomic weight, group name, standard state, properties, uses, electron configuration, typical compounds and much...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Periodic Table Groups Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over the groups on the periodic table of elements. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Faq
Check out these common questions that students of inorganic chemistry raise. Discover alkaline earth metals, metalloids, and nontransition metals while perusing through this FAQ.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Alkali Metal
Wikipedia offers a brief but accurate definition of alkali metals, including many hyperlinked terms.
Corrosion Source
Corrosion Source: Francium
Gives basic data on francium, along with historical information and background on occurrence.