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Chemical Elements
Atoms are the primary building blocks of ordinary matter, and they come in many different varieties, known as elements. Use Wolfram|Alpha to explore the elements of the periodic table. Learn about the different groups of elements, from alkali metals to noble gases.
Elements
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Classes of Elements
Learn about classes of elements, which are organized on the periodic table by the rows, called periods, and columns, called groups.
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Element Properties
Query for elemental properties.