The elements
Visit one of the following sources:
- Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry
Contains articles on many of the elements. The encyclopedia is searchable. Also available in print.
- WebElements Periodic Table
Select an element from this Periodic table for uses, properties, crystal structure, etc.
- NetElements II
Find out about the discovery of an element as well as basic physical, geological, and biological data. Based on The Elements by John Emsley.
- ChemiCool Periodic Table
Provides detailed properties for each element.
- EnvironmentalChemistry.com: Periodic Table of Elements
This periodic table of elements provides comprehensive data on the chemical elements including scores of properties, element names in many languages and most known nuclides. Scroll down the page to find the table.
- Visual Elements Periodic Table
This periodic table provides detailed chemical data on the elements and information about the groups. Alchemical symbols are also included on this site.
- A Dictionary of Chemistry from Oxford Reference Online Premium
Learn about the periodic table, groups of elements in the periodic table, or search for each element separately by name. Access is restricted to Concordia students, faculty and staff.
- Toxicological Profile Information Sheets
PDF files on the elements and other substances: Public Health Statement, Chemical and Physical Information, Potential for Human Exposure, etc. Provided by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.