Periodic Table and Atomic Numbers

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Hydrogen

H (1) - The lightest and most abundant element in the universe, it is a colorless, odorless gas essential for life and a key component of water.

Helium

He (2) - A colorless, odorless noble gas that is the second lightest element, primarily used in balloons and as a cooling medium in cryogenics.

Lithium

Li (3) - A soft, silvery-white alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries, glass, and medications for bipolar disorder.

Beryllium

Be (4) - A rare, hard, and lightweight alkaline earth metal used in aerospace components and X-ray equipment.

Boron

B (5) - A metalloid essential for plant growth, primarily used in glass and ceramics and in semiconductor applications.

Carbon

C (6) - A fundamental building block of life, found in organic compounds, fuels, and materials like graphite and diamonds.

Nitrogen

N (7) - A colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere; essential for life as part of amino acids and nucleic acids.

Oxygen

O (8) - A highly reactive gas that supports combustion and is necessary for respiration in most living organisms; comprises about 21% of the atmosphere.

Fluorine

F (9) - A pale yellow gas and the most electronegative element; used in toothpaste and Teflon production.

Neon

Ne (10) - A colorless noble gas that emits a bright reddish-orange glow when electrified; commonly used in neon signs.

Sodium

Na (11) - A soft, silvery-white metal that reacts vigorously with water; essential for human life and used in sodium vapor lamps.

Magnesium

Mg (12) - A lightweight, silvery-white metal used in alloys, fireworks, and as an essential nutrient for plants and animals.

Aluminum

Al (13) - A lightweight, silvery-white metal known for its corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio; used in packaging, transport, and construction.

Silicon

Si (14) - A semimetal most commonly used in electronics and solar panels; it is a major component of glass and ceramics.

Phosphorus

P (15) - A nonmetal essential for life, present in DNA, RNA, and ATP; used in fertilizers and detergents.

Sulfur

S (16) - A yellow non-metal that is vital to life and is widely used in the production of sulfuric acid and fertilizers.

Chlorine

Cl (17) - A greenish-yellow gas used as a disinfectant in water treatment and in making various consumer products.

Argon

Ar (18) - A colorless, odorless noble gas utilized in welding and as an inert gas in light bulbs.

Potassium

K (19) - A soft, silvery-white alkali metal important for plant growth and a critical electrolyte for humans.

Calcium

Ca (20) - A reactive, soft metal used in construction and essential for living organisms, particularly in bones and teeth.

Scandium

Sc (21) - A silvery-white metal used in aerospace applications and to improve the strength of aluminum alloys.

Titanium

Ti (22) - A strong, lightweight metal resistant to corrosion, often used in aircraft, medical devices, and sports equipment.

Vanadium

V (23) - A hard, silvery metal used to produce strong steel alloys and in various chemical reactions.

Chromium

Cr (24) - A hard metal known for its high corrosion resistance, commonly used in stainless steel and chrome plating.

Manganese

Mn (25) - A grayish-white metal used primarily in steel production and as a nutrient in biological systems.

Iron

Fe (26) - A strong, malleable metal widely used in construction and essential for oxygen transport in blood.

Cobalt

Co (27) - A bluish-gray metal used in batteries, magnets, and as a pigment in glass.

Nickel

Ni (28) - A shiny, silvery-white metal with high corrosion resistance, essential in stainless steel production.

Copper

Cu (29) - A reddish-brown metal known for its excellent electrical conductivity, widely used in wiring and plumbing.

Zinc

Zn (30) - A bluish-white metal used primarily for galvanization, preventing corrosion in steel structures.

Gallium

Ga (31) - A soft, silvery metal that melts just above room temperature; used in electronics and semiconductors.

Germanium

Ge (32) - A semimetal used in fiber optics, infrared optics, and transistors.

Arsenic

As (33) - A metalloid known for its toxicity and used in some semiconductors and products like pesticides.

Selenium

Se (34) - A nonmetal that is essential in small amounts for cellular function and is used in solar cells and photocopiers.

Bromine

Br (35) - A reddish-brown liquid at room temperature, used in flame retardants and certain pharmaceuticals.

Krypton

Kr (36) - A colorless, odorless noble gas used in lighting and photography.

Rubidium

Rb (37) - A soft, silvery-white alkali metal used in atomic clocks and research.

Strontium

Sr (38) - A soft, silvery metal used in fireworks and in the production of ferrite magnets.

Yttrium

Y (39) - A silvery metal used in phosphors for color television tubes and in certain alloys.

Zirconium

Zr (40) - A strong, corrosion-resistant metal used in nuclear reactors and in the production of ceramics.

Niobium

Nb (41) - A gray metal used in superconducting materials and as an alloying agent in steel.

Molybdenum

Mo (42) - A hard metal known for its high melting point, often used as an alloy in steel.

Technetium

Tc (43) - A rare, radioactive metal used in medical diagnostic imaging.

Ruthenium

Ru (44) - A hard, rare metal used in electrical contacts and as a catalyst.

Rhodium

Rh (45) - A shiny metal known for its reflectivity and resistance to corrosion, primarily used in catalytic converters.

Palladium

Pd (46) - A silvery-white metal used in catalytic converters and as a component in jewelry.

Silver

Ag (47) - A precious metal valued for its conductivity, used in jewelry, tableware, and electronics.

Cadmium

Cd (48) - A soft, bluish-white metal used in batteries and coatings, but toxic to humans and the environment.

Indium

In (49) - A soft, malleable metal used in electronics, specifically in LCD displays.

Tin

Sn (50) - A silvery-white metal used in alloys (like bronze) and coatings to prevent corrosion.

Antimony

Sb (51) - A metalloid used in flame retardants and lead-acid batteries.

Tellurium

Te (52) - A brittle, silvery-white metalloid used in alloys and for raising the melting point of metals.

Iodine

I (53) - A dark purple-black solid that sublimates to a violet gas; used in disinfectants and in the thyroid function.

Xenon

Xe (54) - A colorless, odorless noble gas used in high-intensity lamps and as a general anesthetic.

Cesium

Cs (55) - A soft, gold-colored alkali metal used in atomic clocks and in various chemical research.

Barium

Ba (56) - A heavy alkaline earth metal used in contrast agents for medical imaging.

Lanthanum

La (57) - A soft, silvery-white metal used in camera and telescope lenses.

Cerium

Ce (58) - A rare metal used in polishing compounds and as a catalyst in automotive catalytic converters.

Praseodymium

Pr (59) - A silvery metal used in magnets and in certain types of glass and ceramics.

Neodymium

Nd (60) - A strong magnet metal used in computer hard drives and headphones.

Promethium

Pm (61) - A rare radioactive metal used in luminous paint and as a beta battery.

Samarium

Sm (62) - A metal used in powerful magnets and in nuclear reactors.

Europium

Eu (63) - A rare earth metal used in phosphorescent compounds for color television and fluorescent lighting.

Gadolinium

Gd (64) - A silvery metal often used in MRI contrast agents due to its paramagnetic properties.

Terbium

Tb (65) - A silvery-green metal used in solid-state devices and in green phosphors for lighting.

Dysprosium

Dy (66) - A rare earth metal used in high-temperature magnets and magnets for electric vehicles.

Holmium

Ho (67) - A silvery-white metal used in lasers and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors.

Erbium

Er (68) - A pink metal used in fiber optics and as a dopant in lasers.

Thulium

Tm (69) - A gray metal used in high-power lasers and in medical applications.

Ytterbium

Yb (70) - A soft gray metal used in various laser applications and in some solar cells.

Lutetium

Lu (71) - A dense metal used in various optical devices and as a catalyst.

Hafnium

Hf (72) - A shiny, silvery metal used in nuclear reactors and in the production of super alloys.

Tantalum

Ta (73) - A hard, blue-gray metal used in electronic components and surgical implants.

Tungsten

W (74) - A dense metal with the highest melting point, used in light bulb filaments and industrial machinery.

Rhenium

Re (75) - A rare metal used in high-temperature superalloys and catalysts.

Osmium

Os (76) - A dense blue-gray metal used in fountain pen tips and electrical contacts.

Iridium

Ir (77) - A dense, silvery-white metal used in spark plugs and as a corrosion-resistant coating.

Platinum

Pt (78) - A precious metal valued for its rarity and used in jewelry, catalytic converters, and various industrial applications.

Gold

Au (79) - A highly malleable and ductile precious metal utilized in jewelry, electronics, and as a standard for monetary systems.

Mercury

Hg (80) - A heavy, silvery liquid metal used in thermometers and barometers, but highly toxic.

Thallium

Tl (81) - A soft gray metal used in electronics and as a pesticide, though toxic to humans.

Lead

Pb (82) - A heavy metal used in batteries and radiation shielding, but toxic to the nervous system.

Bismuth

Bi (83) - A brittle, white metal often used in cosmetics and in pharmaceuticals.

Polonium

Po (84) - A highly radioactive element used as an alpha particle source in certain applications.

Astatine

At (85) - A rare and highly radioactive halogen that is conjectured to have applications in cancer treatment.

Radon

Rn (86) - A colorless, odorless noble gas formed from the decay of uranium, known for its radioactivity and health risks.

Francium

Fr (87) - A highly radioactive alkali metal with a very short half-life, found in trace amounts in nature.

Radium

Ra (88) - A highly radioactive metal used historically in luminous paints and as a cancer treatment.

Actinium

Ac (89) - A silvery-white radioactive metal used in radiation therapy.

Thorium

Th (90) - A weakly radioactive metal used in nuclear reactors and as a potential fuel source.