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Periodic table: elements 1–50

Memorize the symbols, names and atomic numbers of the first 50 elements, from hydrogen to tin.

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  1. 1
    H
    Element symbol
    Hydrogen · 1
  2. 2
    He
    Element symbol
    Helium · 2
  3. 3
    Li
    Element symbol
    Lithium · 3
  4. 4
    Be
    Element symbol
    Beryllium · 4
  5. 5
    B
    Element symbol
    Boron · 5
  6. 6
    C
    Element symbol
    Carbon · 6
  7. 7
    N
    Element symbol
    Nitrogen · 7
  8. 8
    O
    Element symbol
    Oxygen · 8
  9. 9
    F
    Element symbol
    Fluorine · 9
  10. 10
    Ne
    Element symbol
    Neon · 10
  11. 11
    Na
    Element symbol
    Sodium · 11
    From the Latin natrium.
  12. 12
    Mg
    Element symbol
    Magnesium · 12
  13. 13
    Al
    Element symbol
    Aluminium (aluminum) · 13
  14. 14
    Si
    Element symbol
    Silicon · 14
  15. 15
    P
    Element symbol
    Phosphorus · 15
  16. 16
    S
    Element symbol
    Sulfur · 16
  17. 17
    Cl
    Element symbol
    Chlorine · 17
  18. 18
    Ar
    Element symbol
    Argon · 18
  19. 19
    K
    Element symbol
    Potassium · 19
    From the Latin kalium.
  20. 20
    Ca
    Element symbol
    Calcium · 20
  21. 21
    Sc
    Element symbol
    Scandium · 21
  22. 22
    Ti
    Element symbol
    Titanium · 22
  23. 23
    V
    Element symbol
    Vanadium · 23
  24. 24
    Cr
    Element symbol
    Chromium · 24
  25. 25
    Mn
    Element symbol
    Manganese · 25
  26. 26
    Fe
    Element symbol
    Iron · 26
    From the Latin ferrum.
  27. 27
    Co
    Element symbol
    Cobalt · 27
  28. 28
    Ni
    Element symbol
    Nickel · 28
  29. 29
    Cu
    Element symbol
    Copper · 29
    From the Latin cuprum.
  30. 30
    Zn
    Element symbol
    Zinc · 30
  31. 31
    Ga
    Element symbol
    Gallium · 31
  32. 32
    Ge
    Element symbol
    Germanium · 32
  33. 33
    As
    Element symbol
    Arsenic · 33
  34. 34
    Se
    Element symbol
    Selenium · 34
  35. 35
    Br
    Element symbol
    Bromine · 35
  36. 36
    Kr
    Element symbol
    Krypton · 36
  37. 37
    Rb
    Element symbol
    Rubidium · 37
  38. 38
    Sr
    Element symbol
    Strontium · 38
  39. 39
    Y
    Element symbol
    Yttrium · 39
  40. 40
    Zr
    Element symbol
    Zirconium · 40
  41. 41
    Nb
    Element symbol
    Niobium · 41
  42. 42
    Mo
    Element symbol
    Molybdenum · 42
  43. 43
    Tc
    Element symbol
    Technetium · 43
    The lightest element with no stable isotopes.
  44. 44
    Ru
    Element symbol
    Ruthenium · 44
  45. 45
    Rh
    Element symbol
    Rhodium · 45
  46. 46
    Pd
    Element symbol
    Palladium · 46
  47. 47
    Ag
    Element symbol
    Silver · 47
    From the Latin argentum.
  48. 48
    Cd
    Element symbol
    Cadmium · 48
  49. 49
    In
    Element symbol
    Indium · 49
  50. 50
    Sn
    Element symbol
    Tin · 50
    From the Latin stannum.

Frequently asked questions

Why does sodium use the symbol Na?

Several symbols come from Latin names: Na from natrium, K from kalium, Fe from ferrum, Cu from cuprum, Ag from argentum and Sn from stannum.

What is the atomic number?

The number of protons in an atom’s nucleus. It defines the element and sets its place in the periodic table.

Will there be cards for elements 51–118?

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