What is an element? An element is a substance that cannot be chemically broken down to a simpler form. Scientists have found that all matter can be broken down chemically into about 100 different elements; however, only 88 are naturally made. Elements get their name in different ways (i.e. derived from Greek or Latin, descriptors, countries, people, etc.) Ever need to know any basic information about an element? Take a peek at the Periodic Table of Elements! Before we learn how to read one, why don't we see what elements are there...in a song!
Wow! That was a mouth full. Now how to navigate this beast. Here are some things you need to know. What can I find on the periodic table? I'm glad you asked. You can find and figure a plethora of things about an element just by looking at this wonderful chart. First, you need to know, nothing on the periodic table is arbitrarily placed but rather methodically based on atomic number, chemical properties, and much more. Here is a link to an interactive periodic table:
Alright! Now that we have our periodic table. You're probably wondering, "How do you read it? What does it all mean?!" Neither worry nor panic because below are videos to help you further understand and learn about the Periodic Table of Elements.