The Chemistry Book: Element Project |

Here is a short list that may help you decide what information to put on the element page. Please use the list as a guide and not as a maximum of what to complete.

element’s name and chemical symbol
atomic mass
relative abundance of its most abundant isotope(s)
when was the element discovered/synthesized
who discovered/synthesized the element
where was the element discovered/synthesized
list major industrial uses for the element (if any)
list major medical uses for the element (if any)
what does a kg of the element cost
how abundant is the element on Earth
how abundant is the element in the Universe
in what phase is the element normally found
is the element a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid
what is the element’s density under normal conditions
what are the element’s normal melting and boiling points
is the element a conductor, insulator, or semi-conductor
is the element radioactive – if yes, how does it decay
other interesting information about the element

Take a look at other elements completed in the Wiki to figure out what information can be added and enhances the page.

Update: The edit function now works for all new accounts (Sunday October 26, 2014). Paloma Valley students should use their school email address to register an account.