periodic table of elements

element, symbol, atomic number & used for

H

Fuel, rackets

He

balloons

Li

phone batteries

Be

aerospace and satelites

B

glass, detergents

C

LIVING THINGS, EVERYWHERE

N

fertilizer, air

oxygen

breathing

F

toothpaste

Ne

neon lights

Na

salt

Mg

fireworks, vitamins

Al

silver metal

Si

microchips

P

matches, fertilizers

S

rubber, fertilizers

Cl

bleach, water cleaning

Ar

lights bulbs

K

fertiliizer, body function

Ca

bones, cement

Sc

sports equipment alloys

Ti

implants, airplanes

V

strong steel tools

Cr

stainless steel

Mn

steel production

Fe

tools, construction

Co

magnet, blue batteries

Ni

coins, batteries

Cu

electrical wires

Zn

prevents rust, immune function

Ga

LEDs, silver liquid

GE

fiber optics, electronics

As

semiconductors, metal alloys

Se

photocopiers

Br

flame retardants

Kr

bright lighting

Rb

atomic clocks

Sr

red fireworks

Y

lasers, LEDs

Zr

nuclear reactors