Discover the history, structure, and importance of the periodic table of elements, from Mendeleev’s discovery to modern scientific applications.

Unlock the secrets of the Periodic Table of Elements with these surprising facts and deepen your understanding of the building blocks of our universe. ... Carbon atoms — from Group 4 — bond in long ...

Explore the periodic table, and build atoms and molecules in this web edition of the NOVA Elements iPad App. It's Elemental In this interactive periodic table, explore the elements and their ...

In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen and other light elements: Under high pressures, they have similar structures to heavier elements in the same group of ...

Carbon settled into a tough spot on the periodic table. To feel satisfied and content, elements need full "sets" of electrons in their outer shell. (Think of a shell as a storage container for ...

Imagine the periodic table as a playground of bullies, snobs and wallflowers, and you might memorize the elements overnight. Chemistry, after all, is about making and breaking bonds. It's about ...

If you are intimidated by the periodic table, then this introduction through the first column of elements will give you a feel for how and why the elements are arranged in this order.