Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Heaviest Named Element Is Official
Describes the discovery and naming of copernicum, the heaviest element on the Periodic Table, named after the 16th century scientist Nicolaus Copernicus.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Versatile Uses of Metalloids
Learn about the seven metalloid elements of the periodic table, their properties, and their uses.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Valence Electrons
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Valence electrons, their variation in the periodic table and relation to reactivity and electrical conductivity of elements.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Common Elements
This website focuses on the common elements. It provides an alphabetical listing of each common element with its symbol, attributes, and location on the periodic table.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Chemistry of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Many chemical reactions are going on constantly inside your body. In fact, there are probably thousands of chemical reactions occurring every second in every one of...
National Institutes of Health
Nih & Niehs: Chemicals, Chemicals, Everywhere
An activity for students to recognize that everything is made up of chemicals. Students will learn that chemicals are produced both naturally and synthetically. Students will also study the work of toxicologist as they ride along with a...
Crescent Public Schools
The Internet Science Room: Electron Configuration and Orbital Diagrams
Students use this chemistry tutorial to guide their understand of electron configuration and orbital diagrams.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: The Newest Elements Finally Have Names
Nihonium? Tennessine? These aren't body parts or medicines. They're among the names just given to the four newest superheavy elements.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Alkaline Earth Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 2 elements and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Groups With Metalloids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores group 13-16 elements (metalloids) and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Hydrogen and Alkali Metals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores group 1 elements (Alkali Metals) and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Elements
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores elements and their different properties, the history of elements, and how atoms relate to elements.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Halogens
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Disscusses group 17 elements (Halogens) and their properties.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Noble Gases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Group 18 elements and their properties.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Halogen Family
Read about the non-metallic elements in the halogen family, what their chemical and physical properties are, their uses, and some interesting facts about them.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties and Characteristics of Chalcogens
Describes the chemical and physical properties of the chalcogen group of elements, also known as the oxygen group.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Counting Valence Electrons
Identify the number of valence electrons of given elements.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Are the Uses of Chalcogens?
The uses of each of the five chalcogens, i.e., the oxygen family of elements, are described.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Halogens
Explore the halogens of the periodic table. Learn about which elements are in this group and the properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements Transition Metals
Kids learn about the transition metals of the periodic table. Which elements are in this group. Properties, similarities, and other facts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: The Noble Gases
Study the noble gases on this site. Learn about where to find them on the periodic table, what elements are in this group, and other facts.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Properties of Halogens
Looks at the chemical and physical properties of halogens.