Of particular interest is the naming of element 118. Because element 118 falls within group 18 of the periodic table, it is a noble gas, with a particular naming pattern. each of the elements in ...
Let's take a look at some Group 1 metals then - also known as alkaline metals. Fran: Group 1 elements are called the alkali metals. They're soft and shiny when freshly cut, but they quickly ...
One possible resolution comes from considering the long-form or 32 column wide periodic table, as compared with the more usual 18 element wide or medium-long form. If one tries to construct the ...
His first table contained just 28 elements, organised by their valency (how many other atoms they can combine with). These elements were almost entirely main group elements, but in 1868 he ...
Group 1 elements react with moist air. They are stored in oil to stop air and water vapour coming into contact with them. Moist air reacts with potassium to form potassium oxide. This creates a ...
PC hardware is nice, but it’s not much use without innovative software. I’ve been reviewing software for PCMag since 2008, and I still get a kick out of seeing what's new in video and photo ...
PC hardware is nice, but it’s not much use without innovative software. I’ve been reviewing software for PCMag since 2008, and I still get a kick out of seeing what's new in video and photo ...