When learning chemical symbols, students can be challenged to determine which country was named for silver (Argentina, from the Latin argentum). Breaking down words is a useful tool: Exothermic – ...

Four chemical elements have been formally added to the periodic table, completing the scheme's seventh row. They are the first to be included in the table since 2011, when elements 114 and 116 ...

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Joint Working Party has announced the official names and symbols of the chemical elements formerly known as 113, 115, 117 and 118.

Achieve a common language of chemistry by educating its practitioners; Facilitate the interaction of chemists to implement appropriate chemical representations; Advocate for the use of a common ...