General Chemistry/Chemistries of Various Elements

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Descriptive chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of elements and substances. As you study the elements, you will find the periodic table very helpful.


  • Representative Elements
    • Group 1 (1A): Alkali Metals
    • Group 2 (2A): Alkaline Earth Metal
    • Group 13 (3A): Boron Family
    • Group 14 (4A): Carbon Family
    • Group 15 (5A): Nitrogen Family
    • Group 16 (6A): Oxygen Family
    • Group 17 (7A): Halogens
    • Group 18 (8A): Noble Gases
  • Hydrogen
  • Transition Metals
    • Group 11 (1B): Coinage Metals
    • Group 12 (2B): Zinc Family
    • Group 8/9/10 (8B): Platinum Family
  • Inner Transition Metals
    • Lanthanoids
    • Actinoids (including Nuclear Chemistry)
  • Synthetic Elements