Elements of the periodic table

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Hydrogen (H)

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The lightest element, a colorless gas that is part of water.

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Helium (He)

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A very light gas used in balloons; it does not burn.

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Carbon (C)

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The basis of all life; found in coal, diamonds, and graphite.

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Oxygen (O)

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The gas we breathe to live; essential for fire and life.

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Nitrogen (N)

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The gas we breathe to live; essential for fire and life.

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Iron (Fe)

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A strong metal used to make steel and tools.

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Gold (Au)

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A yellow precious metal used for jewelry and money.

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Silver (Ag)

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A shiny precious metal used in jewelry and electronics.

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Sodium (Na)

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A soft, reactive metal; part of table salt (NaCl).

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Calcium (Ca)

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A metal important for bones and teeth; found in milk.