Are you having trouble memorizing the periodic table? Google search has come up with an interactive tool that will help you get familiar with the elements in the periodic table in an interesting way.
The periodic table of chemical elements is a storehouse of information and an important tool for all those studying and practicing chemistry.
You are not expected to learn this table by heart, but a clear understanding of the elements, their properties, and their arrangement can help you get your basics of chemistry right.
How to Use Google's Interactive Periodic Table
Google's 3D Interactive Periodic Table is simple to use. You can also open it from a search result page for “periodic table”. Select the Explore elements button in the 3D models section on the right.
- To explore an individual element, select a particular element. A panel on the right displays basic information on that element.
- Selecting one element in the table highlights the group of elements with similar properties.
- An animated Bohr Model atomically represents the atomic structure of the element. Rotate the mouse over the model to get a 3D spatial view of the circular orbits.
- To stop the animation on the model, go to the Menu (three dots) and select Stop animations.
- To know more about an element, select the More button at the bottom of the information panel to open a new tab with Google Search results.
Does Google's Interactive Periodic Table Help?
The idea behind this platform is to make complex topics easier to understand like other websites and apps that make science simple.
Even if you dislike chemistry, the visual table is colorful and visually appealing. The 3D Bohr Model of the elements can explain the movement of electrons around the nucleus. The interactive tool is a jumping-off point to interesting factoids related to every element. Like for Iridium…
“In February 2019, medical scientists announced that iridium is attached to albumin, creating a photosensitized molecule, which can penetrate cancer cells and, after being irradiated with light (a process called photodynamic therapy), destroy the cancer cells.”
On clicking a particular element you will have detailed information associated with it like its symbol, atomic mass, density, melting point, boiling point, discoverer, and the year of discovery of that element.
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Learn About Atoms Visually
This single-page tool is simply a gateway to the realm of chemistry. Science is definitely easier to understand when it is practiced in the lab or visually experienced.
And these virtual lab apps are perfectly suited for students who wish to add a touch of interactivity to their science learning journey.
