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Periodic Table

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Periodic Table of the Elements

simply click on an eliment to learn some facts about it
HHe
LiBeBCNOFNe
NaMgAlSiPSClAr
KCaScTiVCrMnFeCoNiCuZnGaGeAsSeBrKr
RbSrYZrNbMoTcRuRhPdAgCdInSnSbTeIXe
CsBaLaHfTaWReOsIrPtAuHgTlPbBiPoAtRn
FrRaAcUnqUnpUnhUnsUnoUne
CePrNdPmSmEuGdTbDyHoErTmYbLu
ThPaUNpPuAmCmBkCfEsFmMdNoLr
NameNumberWeight
MeltsBoils

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MetalsA solid substance that is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Can be formed into many shapes.
Metalloid"Middle elements" - conduct heat and electricity better than nonmetals, but not as well as metals. Easier to shape than nonmetals, but not as easy as metals. Solid at room temperature.
NonmetalsA poor conductor of heat and electricity. Not easily formed into shapes.