Research Guides: CHEM: Periodic Table of Elements (Chukwu): Web Resources

Websites

PubChem
Provides detailed scientific information about each of the elements such as weights, melting points, element forms, etc. as well as detailed histories.

Periodic Table of Elements: LANL
Provides histories, sources, uses, etc. as well as some graphical representations of each element from the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Other Database Sources

Periodic Videos from Films On Demand
This producer provides videos about the Periodic Table in general as well as videos about each individual element.
JoVE Core Chemistry
Short animated videos that explain basic chemistry concepts including atoms, periodic properties, and more.

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