Periodic table: first 30

Match each element's number, symbol and name, and learn a fact that makes it stick.

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Element 1?Hydrogen (H). The lightest element and the most abundant in the universe.

Element 2?Helium (He). A noble gas that doesn't react; it makes balloons float.

Element 3?Lithium (Li). The lightest metal, used in rechargeable batteries.

Element 4?Beryllium (Be). A light, stiff metal used in aerospace parts.

Element 5?Boron (B). A metalloid found in borax and in heat-resistant glass.

Element 6?Carbon (C). The basis of organic life and of diamond and graphite.

Element 7?Nitrogen (N). About 78% of the air we breathe.

Element 8?Oxygen (O). About 21% of the air; needed for respiration and combustion.

Element 9?Fluorine (F). The most reactive element; fluoride protects teeth.

Element 10?Neon (Ne). A noble gas that glows red-orange in signs.

Element 11?Sodium (Na). A soft metal that reacts violently with water; part of table salt.

Element 12?Magnesium (Mg). Burns with a bright white flame; central to chlorophyll.

Element 13?Aluminium (Al). Light, strong and the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.

Element 14?Silicon (Si). The semiconductor behind computer chips.

Element 15?Phosphorus (P). Essential for DNA and for ATP, and used in fertilizers.

Element 16?Sulfur (S). A yellow solid; the smell of rotten eggs comes from its compounds.

Element 17?Chlorine (Cl). A greenish gas that disinfects water.

Element 18?Argon (Ar). A noble gas, the third most common in air.

Element 19?Potassium (K). Symbol from the Latin kalium; vital for nerves and muscles.

Element 20?Calcium (Ca). Builds bones and teeth.

Element 21?Scandium (Sc). A light metal used in aluminium alloys for sports gear.

Element 22?Titanium (Ti). Strong, light and resistant to corrosion.

Element 23?Vanadium (V). Added to steel to make it tougher.

Element 24?Chromium (Cr). Gives stainless steel its shine and resistance to rust.

Element 25?Manganese (Mn). Used to strengthen steel.

Element 26?Iron (Fe). Symbol from the Latin ferrum; carries oxygen in blood.

Element 27?Cobalt (Co). Gives glass a deep blue; used in batteries.

Element 28?Nickel (Ni). Used in coins and stainless steel.

Element 29?Copper (Cu). An excellent conductor of electricity; symbol from the Latin cuprum.

Element 30?Zinc (Zn). Coats steel to stop rust (galvanizing).

Which is the symbol for sodium?Na, from the Latin natrium.

Which is the symbol for gold?Au, from the Latin aurum.

Which is the symbol for silver?Ag, from the Latin argentum.

Which is the symbol for lead?Pb, from the Latin plumbum.