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		Periodic Table Fact: Dimitri Mendeleev published the original periodic table of the elements in 1869.
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"Periodic Table Games & Quizzes"

Element Hangman Game - A new take on an old favorite! Play online hangman with all of the IUPAC names of the elements. It's fun and educational.

Element Symbols Quiz - This is a ten question multiple choice quiz to test your ability to match element symbols to their names.

1001 Periodic Table Quiz Questions - These quiz questions are arranged according to grade level, ranging from Grade 3 through Grade 12. Scroll down for a section of quiz questions dedicated to helping you learn the elements.

Old Element Names Quiz - Some of the symbols on the IUPAC periodic table don't seem to correspond to the element names. This is because the symbols come from older element names. Do you know the older names for these elements?

"Periodic Table of the Elements"

AIA Chemistry's Periodic Table of the Elements - This periodic table, from a new chemistry site, has a colorful chart that's easy to read and full of useful information.

About Chemistry's Periodic Table of the Elements - Click on any element for detailed information about its atomic weight, electron configuration, discovery, word origin, chemical and physical properties, uses, and sources. Scroll down a bit for links to periodic table history and more element facts.

The Visual Elements Periodic Table - If you are visual learner, be sure to visit this periodic table. The table is available using Flash or HTML. It's bandwidth-intensive, but quite stunning. You will find basic information about each element and a little history.

The Pictorial Periodic Table - This is Mendeleev's original table. Links along the bottom of the table will allow you to view alternate forms of the periodic table, including the modern version, filling version, and those of Stowe, Benfey, Zmaczynski, Giguere, and Tarantola.

WebElements Periodic Table - This table offers extensive information about the elements. It's great when you are looking for a comprehensive collection of the facts, although you will need to click around a bit to collect them all.

"Periodic Table History"

Chemical Periodicity - History of the Periodic Table - Look here for a concise, well-written, and well-organized discussion of periodic table history. There are separate sections for the contributions of Dobereiner, Newlands, Mendeleev, and Moseley.

The Development of the Periodic Table - Visual Elements offers a condensed, easy-to-read history of the periodic table.

History of the Periodic Table - This brief history includes several quotations regarding the table. Development is followed up to the year 1994.

Periodic Table History Quiz - Do you already know all about periodic table history? Test your knowledge with this ten question multiple choice quiz.

Timeline of Element Discovery - Find out the year of an element's discovery, click on the element's name for detailed facts, and see the names of the discoverer(s).

"Fun Periodic Tables"

The Elements, by Tom Lehrer - Mike Stanfill presents this Flash Animation version of Tom Lehrer's "The Elements". Listen once, then sing along, if you are up for a challenge.

The Periodic Table of Rejected Elements - These aren't really elements, but some people might think otherwise. Learn about Moron, Pylon, Geranium, Canadian, and more rejected elements.

Firework Periodic Table - This periodic table highlights the elements used in fireworks and other pyrotechnics. Click on an element to see its fiery role.

Periodic Table of Poetry - Click on the name of an element to read a poem about it. Some elements still need poems, so you have the opportunity to contribute to this table.

Periodic Table of Haiku - There's a haiku for every element, up through number 118. You can even post your comments regarding this special periodic table.

"Specialized Periodic Tables"

X-Ray Absorption Edges - Click on the name of an element to get the x-ray scattering factors as a function of energy.

Environmental Chemistry.com's Periodic Table - In addition to the usual information, this table lists the names of elements in other languages, regulatory and health information, and details about isotopes and potential parent nuclides.

Minerals by Chemical Composition - When you click on the name of an element in this periodic table, you will be given a list of minerals which contain the element. Expect the pages to load fairly slowly, even with a high-bandwidth connection.

Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Michael Blaber's chart indicates the ground state electron configurations, followed by a brief tutorial on writing out the complete configurations.

Earth Scientist's Periodic Table - This is a map of the elements according to their charged species. The table is provided in PDF format. It's a bit busy, but the information is highly useful.

"Non-English Periodic Tables"

Rutherford Lexicon der Elemente - German, anyone? Click on an element for detailed facts. Each element also includes a link to a summary of its group chemistry.

Japanese Periodic Table - Click on the element symbol (in English) to get basic facts for the elements.

Chinese Periodic Table - This page shows the periodic table using Chinese ideograms. The table isn't clickable, so you'll need to check out one of the other tables if you need additional facts.

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