Understanding the periodic table, especially for those people or students not interested in Chemistry may prove challenging. However, the creativity in making it simpler in understanding seems more interesting more than the real concept of the periodic table.
It’s perhaps the latter group who Keith Enevoldsen had in mind when he set about creating his own unique take on the table, bringing it to life in a fun and accessible way that’s likely to entertain everyone from experts to newcomers to those who’d long since buried it deep in their subconscious.
In this new fun look, the table has been offered “in pictures and words,” and Enevoldsen’s engaging chart is a great way to refresh your mind as to the meaning of all those abbreviations, or simply an enjoyable way to test your existing knowledge.
This is so much fun: What we do with every element on the periodic table. https://t.co/o2TKiwhmnE #STEM pic.twitter.com/8XmEGvIcvJ
— Corey S. Powell (@coreyspowell) November 7, 2016
Best of all, it’s interactive. Hover over any of the elements and you’ll be presented with an explanation of its classification and, interestingly, examples of how it’s used in the real world.
For example, “Ta” stands for “Tantalum,” with this particular transition metal described as a “high-melting-point, non-corroding metal” that’s used for items such as surgical tools, artificial joints, capacitors, and mobile phones. Americium (Am), on the other hand, is used in smoke detectors, while niobium (Nb) is used for maglev trains.
So, fancy exploring the wonderful world of chemical elements via Enevoldsen’s unique chart? You can check it out here.