General Chemistry/Chemistries of Various Elements

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.

Chemistries of the Various Elements

 * 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