CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Transition Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 3-12 elements and their properties.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Uses of Alkali Metals
Lists the properties of the alkali metal group of the periodic table and describes each of the six elements and their uses.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Trends on the Periodic Table: Metals, Non Metals, and Metalloids
In this lab activity, students will be asked to observe and then test the physical and chemical properties of several different elements.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion
The transition metals are placed in the center of the periodic table, between groups 2 and 3. They are generally hard and dense, and less reactive than the alkali metals. Iron, copper, silver and gold are important transition metals. A...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Toxicology: Heavy Metal
Defines heavy metals, describes physical and chemical properties, discusses how heavy metals find their way into plants and animals, and the negative impact they have.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Metallic Glass?
Steel and plastic are essential to much of our infrastructure and technology. Steel is strong and hard, but difficult to shape intricately. Plastic can take on just about any form, but it's weak and soft. Wouldn't it be nice if there...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Metals and their properties.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Metallic Bonding
A video tutorial helps illustrate a metallic bond, and explains several metallic properties based on the arrangement of electrons. [3:22]
Science Struck
Science Struck: Top 3 Contenders for the Strongest Metal in the World
Looks at the strength of tungsten, osmium, and titanium, and their chemical and physical properties.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Halogens
Looks at the chemical and physical properties of halogens.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Elements Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Students investigate several properties of the given elements and decide whether each element is a metal, non-metal, or a metalloid.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Metallic Bonding: Band Theory
This simulation shows a simple band diagram for metals for Group 1A and 2A and the transition series. Each metal's valence orbitals combine to create a band that is responsible for the element's properties.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Alexandrian Lighthouse: What Are Properties of Magnets?
Learn about the properties of magnets, what metals are attracted to them, what magnetic poles do, and about repulsion and attraction.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Group and Periodic Properties Lab
Students observe and perform experiments with sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur ,and phosphorus. The discover trends down groups, across periods, and having to do with the pH of metal oxides vs. nonmetal oxides.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Properties of Cations: Flame Test Lab
In this lab, students will learn the relationship between color emitted by atoms of metal compounds and their electron structure by using the flame test.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Post Transition, Poor, Other Metals
Kids learn about the post-transition, poor, and other metals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Alkali Metals
On this site, investigate the alkali metals of the periodic table. Find out which elements are in this group, properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals
Find out about the properties of the elements found in the alkaline earth metals on this site.
Other
Phosphorus Metal
Summary of information on the chemical and physical properties of Phosphorus. It also includes a table summarizing its properties.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Galleriy: What Is Luster?
Mineral Galleries provides not only a definition of luster, but also a list of common terms used to describe this mineral property.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Steel
Looks at the properties of steel and some interesting facts about it.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Mild Steel Properties
Explains what mild steel is, their properties, and their uses.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Ferrous Metals and Their Uses
Describes different alloys made with iron and what they are used for.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties, Types, and Applications of Alnico Magnets
An alnico magnet is a special type of magnet that combines several metals in order to adapt the magnet for different applications. Learn about their properties, the different types, how they are manufactured, and what they are used for.