All Elements and the periodic table articles – Page 13
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ResourceOn This Day - Jan 16 : Andres Ekeberg was born
He discovered tantalum (Ta), which is named after the character Tantalus from Greek mythology. It is a rare transition metal that is highly resistant to corrosion.
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ResourceOn This Day - Jan 12 : Antonio de Ulloa was born
He is credited with the discovery of platinum (Pt) after publishing in 1748 accounts of his time in South America. Platinum had actually been used by pre-columbian civilisations, making Ulloa’s work of a‘re-discovery’.
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ResourceOn This Day - Feb 06 : Discovery of germanium
Germanium (Ge) is a silvery semi-metal element used in semiconductors. It is used as a transistor in thousands of types of electronics.
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ResourceOn This Day – Jan 01: Eugène Demarcay was born
In 1901 he used spectroscopy to analyse material that had been carefully separated from samarium magnesium nitrate and discovered the element europium (Eu). His specialist knowledge of spectroscopy also helped Marie Curie confirm she had discovered radium (Ra). Related resources: Marie Curie and Aspects of the History of ...
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ResourceEarth's Crust
The aim of this ‘starter’ activity is to introduce students to the common elements found in the Earth.
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ResourceMinerals & elements in the Earth's Crust
Use questions about the composition of minerals and ores to reinforce work on elements, compounds, symbols and formulae.
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ResourceGridlocks: 101 printable chemistry puzzles
Explore these sudoku-style chemistry puzzles with printable worksheets and answers, and discover how they can be used to engage your students with key topics.
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Resource28 chemistry puzzles for 14-16 years
Use these sudoku-inspired puzzles with printable worksheets and answers to help 14–16 year olds consolidate their understanding of key chemical concepts.
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Resource45 chemistry puzzles for 16-18 years
Try these chemistry puzzles based on sudoku to help 16–18 year old students consolidate their knowledge about key topics, with printable worksheets and answers.
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Resource28 chemistry puzzles for 11-14 years
Try these sudoku-style chemistry puzzles for 11–14 year olds to reinforce your students’ understanding of key ideas, featuring printable worksheets and answers.
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FeatureTrouble in the periodic table
As chemists, we see the periodic table as an icon. But its design continues to evolve and is the source of much debate
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Exhibition chemistryDissolving copper in nitric acid
The dramatic reaction between copper and nitric acid ought to be seen
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NewsPeriodic table of the isotopes launched by IUPAC
IUPAC has launched a new periodic table which emphasises isotopic composition
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FeatureMolybdenum and evolution
Recent discoveries indicate that our atmosphere was not always oxygen rich - molybdenum could have been the limiting factor in the evolution of life on earth
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NewsSyngenta unveil interactive periodic table
Syngenta has launched a free interactive chemistry resource