Atoms with more than 4 valence electrons tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable configuration, forming negative ions ...

Rare earth elements are actually more abundant than precious metals such as platinum and gold. The challenge, however, is ...

MR. ROY GARDNER gave an interesting paper on “A Method of Setting out the Classification of the Elements” at a recent meeting of the New Zealand Institute. The paper included the accompanying Table, ...

In this video excerpt from NOVA's "Hunting the Elements," New York Times technology columnist David Pogue examines how atomic structure determines reactivity. Meet Theo Gray, chemist and author, who ...

The proper electron-dot symbol for aluminum offers a concise representation of its valence electrons and how it participates ...

The periodic table has been a vital foundational tool for material research since it was first created 150 years ago. Now, researchers add an entirely new dimension to the table, offering a new set of ...

The periodic table has been a vital foundational tool for material research since it was first created 150 years ago. Now, Martin Rahm from Chalmers University of Technology presents a new article ...