Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Mercury
Information about the element, Mercury, atomic number 80. Covers physical and atomic properties, where it is found, and health-related regulations. Also discusses its three main forms, uses for mercury, ways it spreads throughout the...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Plutonium
Information about the element, Plutonium, atomic number 94. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about health-related regulations. Discusses reactor- and weapons-grade plutonium, and...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead
Information about the heavy metal, Lead, atomic number 82. Gives some interesting historical details about lead's use in the past. Covers physical properties, atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, and details about...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: From Alchemy to Chemistry: Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev
This resource provides information on the periodic table constructed by Dmitri Mendeleev.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Internet's Scientific and Technical References
Discusses how to find scientific and technical reference materials online, e.g., the periodic table and formulas, and some advantages of online resources over print.
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: Halogens
Explore the halogens of the periodic table. Learn about which elements are in this group and the properties, similarities, and other facts.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Hematite
This resource presents thorough geological data on the iron containing mineral hematite, with links to other iron containing minerals.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Elements Matching Game
Match the following chemical symbols to their corresponding elements.
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.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Cobalt
An excellent summary of the basic data about cobalt, along its properties and how it is isolated chemically.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Magnesium
An extremely thorough summary of the properties and uses of magnesium. Very easy to follow.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Visual Elements: Berkelium
Nice summary of the basic facts known about berkelium. Easy to follow.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Mendelevium
A summary of the basic data on mendelevium, its isotopes and basic properties.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Rhenium
Excellent summary of the basics on rhenium.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Iridium
A summary of the basic properties and uses of iridium, as well as a few random facts about it.