Teachtopia presents the Periodic Table

Hydrogen

Helium

Lithium

Beryllium

Lanthanides ↓
Lanthanides ↓
57–71

Actinides ↓
Actinides ↓
89–103

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FUN FACT!

There are 118 elements in the periodic table. Each one has unique superpowers!

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DID YOU KNOW?

Your body contains many different chemical elements — including oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and calcium.

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Teachtopia Periodic Table

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Lanthanides ↓
Lanthanides ↓
57–71

Actinides ↓
Actinides ↓
89–103

Meet an Element

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Oxygen

☁ What is it?

🌳 Where is it found?

💗 What is it used for?

Element Families

Alkali Metals

Alkaline Earth Metals

Transition Metals

Post-Transition Metals

Metalloids

Other Nonmetals

Halogens

Noble Gases

Lanthanides

Actinides

Superheavy / Unknown

Fun Science Facts

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FUN FACT!

There are 118 known elements. Every element has its own atomic number.

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Elements combine to make the materials, air, water, food, and living things around you.

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Hydrogen

Atomic mass: 1.008

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Hydrogen — Hydrogen

☁ What is it?

The lightest element. Stars use hydrogen as fuel, and it is part of water.

🌳 Where is it found?

Hydrogen is in water, stars, living things, and many fuels.

💗 What is it used for?

It helps make ammonia and fuels, and it is studied for cleaner energy systems.

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Helium

Atomic mass: 4.0026

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Helium — Helium

☁ What is it?

A super-light gas that makes balloons float. It does not like reacting with other elements.

🌳 Where is it found?

Helium is found as a gas or as part of compounds in nature.

💗 What is it used for?

Helium and its compounds are used in science, industry, or everyday products.

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Lithium

Atomic mass: 6.94

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Lithium — Lithium

☁ What is it?

A soft metal used in many rechargeable batteries, including phones and tablets.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Beryllium

Atomic mass: 9.0122

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Beryllium — Beryllium

☁ What is it?

A light, strong metal used in special aerospace and technology parts.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Boron

Atomic mass: 10.81

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Boron — Boron

☁ What is it?

A useful in-between element found in tough glass, cleaners, and some plant nutrients.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Carbon

Atomic mass: 12.011

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Carbon — Carbon

☁ What is it?

A superstar of life. Your body, pencils, diamonds, and countless molecules contain carbon.

🌳 Where is it found?

Carbon is in every living thing, carbon dioxide, rocks, coal, diamonds, and graphite.

💗 What is it used for?

Life builds molecules with carbon. We also use it in steel, pencils, fuels, and advanced materials.

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Nitrogen

Atomic mass: 14.007

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Nitrogen — Nitrogen

☁ What is it?

Most of the air around you is nitrogen. Plants need it to grow.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Oxygen

Atomic mass: 15.999

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Oxygen — Oxygen

☁ What is it?

Oxygen is a gas we cannot see or smell, but our bodies need it to live.

🌳 Where is it found?

About 21% of the air is oxygen. It is also part of water, rocks, and living things.

💗 What is it used for?

We breathe it. Hospitals, steelmaking, and rockets also use oxygen.

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Fluorine

Atomic mass: 18.998

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Fluorine — Fluorine

☁ What is it?

A very reactive element. Fluoride compounds are used in toothpaste to help protect teeth.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Neon

Atomic mass: 20.180

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Neon — Neon

☁ What is it?

A gas famous for its bright reddish-orange glow in signs.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Sodium

Atomic mass: 22.990

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Sodium — Sodium

☁ What is it?

A soft, reactive metal. Joined with chlorine, it helps make ordinary table salt.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Magnesium

Atomic mass: 24.305

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Magnesium — Magnesium

☁ What is it?

A light metal that can burn with a brilliant white light. Your body needs small amounts too.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Aluminium

Atomic mass: 26.982

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Aluminium — Aluminium

☁ What is it?

A lightweight metal used in cans, foil, bikes, buildings, and airplanes.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Silicon

Atomic mass: 28.085

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Silicon — Silicon

☁ What is it?

A major part of sand and glass, and the star material inside many computer chips.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Phosphorus

Atomic mass: 30.974

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Phosphorus — Phosphorus

☁ What is it?

Important for bones, DNA, and energy in living cells. Some forms can glow or burn easily.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Sulfur

Atomic mass: 32.06

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Sulfur — Sulfur

☁ What is it?

A yellow element used in fertilizers and chemicals. Some sulfur compounds have a rotten-egg smell.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Chlorine

Atomic mass: 35.45

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Chlorine — Chlorine

☁ What is it?

A reactive gas whose compounds help disinfect pools and make table salt.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Argon

Atomic mass: 39.948

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Argon — Argon

☁ What is it?

A quiet, unreactive gas used inside some light bulbs and in welding.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Potassium

Atomic mass: 39.098

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Potassium — Potassium

☁ What is it?

An important nutrient for nerves and muscles. Bananas are famous for containing potassium compounds.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Calcium

Atomic mass: 40.078

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Calcium — Calcium

☁ What is it?

A key ingredient in bones and teeth. It is also found in chalk and limestone compounds.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Scandium

Atomic mass: 44.956

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Scandium — Scandium

☁ What is it?

A lightweight metal added to some high-performance alloys, sports gear, and lamps.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Titanium

Atomic mass: 47.867

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Titanium — Titanium

☁ What is it?

Strong, light, and corrosion-resistant — useful in aircraft, bikes, and medical implants.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Vanadium

Atomic mass: 50.942

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Vanadium — Vanadium

☁ What is it?

A metal that helps make steel tougher and is also used in some large batteries.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Chromium

Atomic mass: 51.996

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Chromium — Chromium

☁ What is it?

Adds shine and rust resistance to metals. Stainless steel contains chromium.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Manganese

Atomic mass: 54.938

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Manganese — Manganese

☁ What is it?

Used to strengthen steel and in batteries. Your body also needs tiny amounts.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Iron

Atomic mass: 55.845

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Iron — Iron

☁ What is it?

One of the most useful metals. Steel is mostly iron, and your blood uses iron to carry oxygen.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Cobalt

Atomic mass: 58.933

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Cobalt — Cobalt

☁ What is it?

Used in some batteries, strong alloys, and vivid blue pigments.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Nickel

Atomic mass: 58.693

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Nickel — Nickel

☁ What is it?

A tough metal used in stainless steel, coins, batteries, and protective coatings.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Copper

Atomic mass: 63.546

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Copper — Copper

☁ What is it?

A great conductor of electricity, so it is common in wires, motors, and electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Zinc

Atomic mass: 65.38

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Zinc — Zinc

☁ What is it?

Helps protect steel from rust and is also an essential nutrient in small amounts.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Gallium

Atomic mass: 69.723

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Gallium — Gallium

☁ What is it?

A metal that can melt in your hand because its melting point is unusually low.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Germanium

Atomic mass: 72.630

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Germanium — Germanium

☁ What is it?

A semiconductor used in electronics, fiber optics, and infrared technology.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Arsenic

Atomic mass: 74.922

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Arsenic — Arsenic

☁ What is it?

A metalloid used in some electronics. Many arsenic compounds are poisonous.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Selenium

Atomic mass: 78.971

Nonmetal

Real-world picture representing Selenium — Selenium

☁ What is it?

Used in electronics and glass. Your body needs only a tiny amount.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Bromine

Atomic mass: 79.904

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Bromine — Bromine

☁ What is it?

A reddish-brown liquid element. Its compounds are used in several industrial materials.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Krypton

Atomic mass: 83.798

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Krypton — Krypton

☁ What is it?

A rare noble gas used in special lamps, flashes, and some lasers.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Rubidium

Atomic mass: 85.468

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Rubidium — Rubidium

☁ What is it?

A very reactive soft metal mostly used in research and specialized electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Strontium

Atomic mass: 87.62

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Strontium — Strontium

☁ What is it?

Its compounds can make bright red colors in fireworks and flares.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Yttrium

Atomic mass: 88.906

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Yttrium — Yttrium

☁ What is it?

Used in LEDs, lasers, ceramics, and materials that make bright red colors on screens.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Zirconium

Atomic mass: 91.224

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Zirconium — Zirconium

☁ What is it?

A corrosion-resistant metal used in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and medical materials.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Niobium

Atomic mass: 92.906

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Niobium — Niobium

☁ What is it?

Helps make strong steels and superconducting magnets used in advanced machines.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Molybdenum

Atomic mass: 95.95

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Molybdenum — Molybdenum

☁ What is it?

A high-temperature metal used to strengthen steel and machinery.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Technetium

Atomic mass: (98)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Technetium — Technetium

☁ What is it?

The first element made artificially. Some forms are useful in medical imaging.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Ruthenium

Atomic mass: 101.07

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Ruthenium — Ruthenium

☁ What is it?

A rare metal used in electronics, catalysts, and very hard metal mixtures.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Rhodium

Atomic mass: 102.91

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Rhodium — Rhodium

☁ What is it?

A shiny, rare metal used in catalytic converters and reflective coatings.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Palladium

Atomic mass: 106.42

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Palladium — Palladium

☁ What is it?

Used in catalytic converters, electronics, jewelry, and hydrogen-related technology.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Silver

Atomic mass: 107.87

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Silver — Silver

☁ What is it?

A shiny metal and excellent electrical conductor used in jewelry and electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Cadmium

Atomic mass: 112.41

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Cadmium — Cadmium

☁ What is it?

Used in some batteries and pigments, but cadmium can be toxic.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Indium

Atomic mass: 114.82

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Indium — Indium

☁ What is it?

A soft metal used in touchscreens, flat-panel displays, and special solders.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Tin

Atomic mass: 118.71

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Tin — Tin

☁ What is it?

A soft metal used in solder and protective coatings. “Tin cans” are usually steel coated with tin.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Antimony

Atomic mass: 121.76

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Antimony — Antimony

☁ What is it?

Used in flame-resistant materials, alloys, and some electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Tellurium

Atomic mass: 127.60

Metalloid

Real-world picture representing Tellurium — Tellurium

☁ What is it?

A rare metalloid used in solar technology, alloys, and electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Iodine

Atomic mass: 126.90

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Iodine — Iodine

☁ What is it?

Your thyroid needs a tiny amount of iodine. It is often added to table salt.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Xenon

Atomic mass: 131.29

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Xenon — Xenon

☁ What is it?

A heavy noble gas used in bright lamps, camera flashes, and some spacecraft engines.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Caesium

Atomic mass: 132.91

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Caesium — Caesium

☁ What is it?

A very reactive metal. Caesium atomic clocks are extremely accurate timekeepers.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Barium

Atomic mass: 137.33

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Barium — Barium

☁ What is it?

Its compounds can make green fireworks and help doctors see parts of the digestive system on X-rays.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Lanthanum

Atomic mass: 138.91

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Lanthanum — Lanthanum

☁ What is it?

Used in camera lenses, batteries, catalysts, and special glass.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Cerium

Atomic mass: 140.12

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Cerium — Cerium

☁ What is it?

Used in lighter flints, glass polishing, catalysts, and some alloys.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Praseodymium

Atomic mass: 140.91

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Praseodymium — Praseodymium

☁ What is it?

Used in strong magnets, aircraft alloys, and colored glass.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Neodymium

Atomic mass: 144.24

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Neodymium — Neodymium

☁ What is it?

Famous for making extremely strong permanent magnets used in headphones and electric motors.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Promethium

Atomic mass: (145)

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Promethium — Promethium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive element with no stable form. It is mainly used in research and specialized devices.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Samarium

Atomic mass: 150.36

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Samarium — Samarium

☁ What is it?

Used in strong magnets, lasers, and some nuclear technology.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Europium

Atomic mass: 151.96

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Europium — Europium

☁ What is it?

Helps make bright red and blue colors in screens, lamps, and security markings.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Gadolinium

Atomic mass: 157.25

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Gadolinium — Gadolinium

☁ What is it?

Used in MRI contrast agents, magnets, and neutron-absorbing materials.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Terbium

Atomic mass: 158.93

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Terbium — Terbium

☁ What is it?

Used to create green light in displays and in some high-tech magnets.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Dysprosium

Atomic mass: 162.50

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Dysprosium — Dysprosium

☁ What is it?

Helps high-strength magnets keep working at hot temperatures.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Holmium

Atomic mass: 164.93

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Holmium — Holmium

☁ What is it?

A rare metal used in specialized lasers and strong magnetic materials.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Erbium

Atomic mass: 167.26

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Erbium — Erbium

☁ What is it?

Used in fiber-optic communication and can give glass a pink color.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Thulium

Atomic mass: 168.93

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Thulium — Thulium

☁ What is it?

One of the rarest rare-earth elements, used in some lasers and portable X-ray devices.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Ytterbium

Atomic mass: 173.05

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Ytterbium — Ytterbium

☁ What is it?

Used in lasers, research, and alloys.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Lutetium

Atomic mass: 174.97

Lanthanide

Real-world picture representing Lutetium — Lutetium

☁ What is it?

A dense rare-earth metal used in medical scanners, catalysts, and research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Hafnium

Atomic mass: 178.49

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Hafnium — Hafnium

☁ What is it?

A heat-resistant metal used in nuclear control rods, superalloys, and microchips.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Tantalum

Atomic mass: 180.95

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Tantalum — Tantalum

☁ What is it?

Very corrosion-resistant and used in tiny capacitors inside phones and electronics.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Tungsten

Atomic mass: 183.84

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Tungsten — Tungsten

☁ What is it?

The metal with the highest melting point, useful in hard tools and high-temperature parts.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Rhenium

Atomic mass: 186.21

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Rhenium — Rhenium

☁ What is it?

A very rare metal used in superalloys for jet engines.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Osmium

Atomic mass: 190.23

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Osmium — Osmium

☁ What is it?

One of the densest elements. It is used in very hard alloys and specialized instruments.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Iridium

Atomic mass: 192.22

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Iridium — Iridium

☁ What is it?

An extremely corrosion-resistant metal used in spark plugs and special equipment.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Platinum

Atomic mass: 195.08

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Platinum — Platinum

☁ What is it?

A valuable, corrosion-resistant metal used in jewelry, catalysts, and laboratory equipment.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Gold

Atomic mass: 196.97

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Gold — Gold

☁ What is it?

A soft, shiny metal prized for jewelry and also used in electronics because it resists corrosion.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Mercury

Atomic mass: 200.59

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Mercury — Mercury

☁ What is it?

A metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury is toxic and must be handled carefully.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Thallium

Atomic mass: 204.38

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Thallium — Thallium

☁ What is it?

A soft, toxic metal used in some electronics, optics, and research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Lead

Atomic mass: 207.2

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Lead — Lead

☁ What is it?

A dense metal used in car batteries and radiation shielding. Lead is toxic.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Bismuth

Atomic mass: 208.98

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Bismuth — Bismuth

☁ What is it?

A heavy metal used in some medicines, cosmetics, and low-melting alloys.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Polonium

Atomic mass: (209)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Polonium — Polonium

☁ What is it?

A rare and highly radioactive element discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Astatine

Atomic mass: (210)

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Astatine — Astatine

☁ What is it?

An extremely rare radioactive element. Scientists mainly study tiny amounts of it.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Radon

Atomic mass: (222)

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Radon — Radon

☁ What is it?

A radioactive noble gas that can naturally seep from the ground into buildings.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Francium

Atomic mass: (223)

Alkali Metal

Real-world picture representing Francium — Francium

☁ What is it?

An extremely rare radioactive metal that exists only in tiny natural amounts.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Radium

Atomic mass: (226)

Alkaline Earth Metal

Real-world picture representing Radium — Radium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive metal once used in glowing paint. It is hazardous and now tightly controlled.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Actinium

Atomic mass: (227)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Actinium — Actinium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive metal used mostly in research, with some promising medical applications.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Thorium

Atomic mass: 232.04

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Thorium — Thorium

☁ What is it?

A naturally radioactive metal studied as a possible nuclear fuel.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Protactinium

Atomic mass: 231.04

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Protactinium — Protactinium

☁ What is it?

A rare, radioactive metal mostly important to scientific research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Uranium

Atomic mass: 238.03

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Uranium — Uranium

☁ What is it?

A heavy radioactive element used as fuel in many nuclear power plants.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Neptunium

Atomic mass: (237)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Neptunium — Neptunium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive element made in nuclear reactors and used mainly for research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Plutonium

Atomic mass: (244)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Plutonium — Plutonium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive element used in some nuclear fuel and spacecraft power systems.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Americium

Atomic mass: (243)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Americium — Americium

☁ What is it?

A tiny amount of americium is used in many ionization smoke detectors.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Curium

Atomic mass: (247)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Curium — Curium

☁ What is it?

A radioactive element made in reactors, mostly used for research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Berkelium

Atomic mass: (247)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Berkelium — Berkelium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element produced only in very small amounts for research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Californium

Atomic mass: (251)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Californium — Californium

☁ What is it?

A powerful neutron source used in research and some industrial applications.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Einsteinium

Atomic mass: (252)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Einsteinium — Einsteinium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element named after Albert Einstein.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Fermium

Atomic mass: (257)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Fermium — Fermium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element named after physicist Enrico Fermi.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Mendelevium

Atomic mass: (258)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Mendelevium — Mendelevium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element named after periodic-table pioneer Dmitri Mendeleev.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Nobelium

Atomic mass: (259)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Nobelium — Nobelium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element named after Alfred Nobel.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Lawrencium

Atomic mass: (266)

Actinide

Real-world picture representing Lawrencium — Lawrencium

☁ What is it?

A man-made radioactive element named after physicist Ernest Lawrence.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Rutherfordium

Atomic mass: (267)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Rutherfordium — Rutherfordium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy man-made element named after Ernest Rutherford. Only tiny amounts have ever existed.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Dubnium

Atomic mass: (268)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Dubnium — Dubnium

☁ What is it?

A short-lived superheavy element made atom by atom in laboratories.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Seaborgium

Atomic mass: (269)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Seaborgium — Seaborgium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy laboratory-made element named after chemist Glenn Seaborg.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Bohrium

Atomic mass: (270)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Bohrium — Bohrium

☁ What is it?

A short-lived superheavy element named after physicist Niels Bohr.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Hassium

Atomic mass: (277)

Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Hassium — Hassium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy lab-made element. Scientists have created only small numbers of atoms.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Meitnerium

Atomic mass: (278)

Superheavy Element

Real-world picture representing Meitnerium — Meitnerium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after physicist Lise Meitner.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Darmstadtium

Atomic mass: (281)

Superheavy Element

Real-world picture representing Darmstadtium — Darmstadtium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy element first made in Darmstadt, Germany.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Roentgenium

Atomic mass: (282)

Superheavy Element

Real-world picture representing Roentgenium — Roentgenium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after X-ray discoverer Wilhelm Röntgen.

🌳 Where is it found?

Usually found in minerals or made in specialized laboratories.

💗 What is it used for?

Mostly used in advanced technology, energy, medicine, or scientific research.

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Copernicium

Atomic mass: (285)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Copernicium — Copernicium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Nihonium

Atomic mass: (286)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Nihonium — Nihonium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element whose name comes from “Nihon,” a name for Japan.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Flerovium

Atomic mass: (289)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Flerovium — Flerovium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named for the Flerov Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Moscovium

Atomic mass: (290)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Moscovium — Moscovium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after the Moscow region.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Livermorium

Atomic mass: (293)

Post-Transition Metal

Real-world picture representing Livermorium — Livermorium

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Tennessine

Atomic mass: (294)

Halogen

Real-world picture representing Tennessine — Tennessine

☁ What is it?

A superheavy synthetic element named after Tennessee, a center of element research.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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Oganesson

Atomic mass: (294)

Noble Gas

Real-world picture representing Oganesson — Oganesson

☁ What is it?

The heaviest named element. It exists for only a very short time after being made in a lab.

🌳 Where is it found?

Found in nature, useful materials, or specially made laboratory samples.

💗 What is it used for?

Scientists and engineers use it because of its special properties.

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