Definitions

                   

Symbol The official symbol of the element --
Name Current accepted name of element. (See 'other info' for variations) --
Etymology Breakdown of the origin (meaning) of the element's name --
Atomic Number (Z) The element's Atomic number which indicates the number of protons in nucleus --
Atomic Mass The average atomic mass of all the isotopes of the element atomic mass units (u) --
Oxidation States The most common oxidation states for the element
Melting Point The temperature at which the element changes from a solid to a liquid °C
Boiling Point The temperature at which the element changes from a liquid to a gas °C
Density (ρ) Ratio of the element's mass to its volume g/cm3
Electronegativity ( χ ) Measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons Pauling (0.0 - 4.0)
Atomic Radius Distance from the nucleus to the boundary of the cloud of electrons Angstroms (10-10m)
Physical State Whether it is a solid, liquid or gas at room temperature (25°C)
Heat Capacity Amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram by one °C J/g °C --
E-Configuration The breakdown of how the electrons are arranged within the atom --
Heat of Fusion (ΔHfus) Amount of heat needed to change one mole of an element from solid to liquid kJ/mol
Heat of Vaporization (ΔHvap) Amount of heat needed to change one mole of an element from liquid to gas kJ/mol
Year of Discovery The accepted year that element was discovered or synthesized
Location of Discovery The location where the element was discovered or synthesized
Crystal Structure The unique arrangement of the element's atoms in a crystalline solid
First Ionization E (I1) The energy it takes to remove one electron from a neutral atom kJ/mol
Standard Potential (E°) The std potential for the given Reduction reaction. Flip sign for the reverse Oxidation Volts --
Stable isotopes The 'stable' (non-radioactive) isotopes of the element --
Discovered/Synthesized by Scientist who was given credit for the first discovery of the element --
Natural Source In what form is the element found (or isolated) in nature --
Common Uses How is this element used in industry and products --
Other Info Additional information about the element --
Picture Picture of what the pure element looks like --