The Synthesis of "d-block elements"

An overview of transition metals, their unique properties, and why these versatile elements are fundamental to industry, technology, and life itself.

Discover the periodic table, the organized chart of all known elements that forms the building blocks of everything in the universe.

Discover what chemical elements are, why scientists are racing to create new ones, and how these fundamental building blocks of matter shape our world.

An introduction to nonmetals, a diverse group of chemical elements essential to technology, industry, and life itself.

Discover metalloids, the unique elements with properties between metals and nonmetals that are essential for modern electronics and technology.

A look at the halogens, the highly reactive group of elements from the periodic table that are essential to industry and daily life.

An introduction to the alkali metals, the highly reactive elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, and their impact on technology and biology.

An essential guide to the alkaline earth metals, their properties, modern applications, and impact on everyday life and health.