Periodic Table Quiz

Learn the chemical elements the fun way: symbols, names and atomic numbers, with an interactive periodic table.

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Periodic table

57–71 89–103

Tap an element to see its name and group.

  • alkali metal
  • alkaline earth metal
  • transition metal
  • post-transition metal
  • metalloid
  • other non-metal
  • halogen
  • noble gas
  • lanthanide
  • actinide

Master the elements step by step

Fe, Na, Au, K – some element symbols are easy, others come from Latin and catch everyone out. This periodic table quiz helps you learn them: choose symbol → name, name → symbol or atomic number → name and answer four-choice questions. Wrong options come from the same part of the table, so you really have to know it.

Start with the first 20 elements (what most school tests ask), move on to the first 36 or the everyday elements like iron, copper, silver and gold, and finally try all 118. Below the quiz is a colour-coded interactive periodic table: tap any element to see its name and group. Mistakes are listed at the end so you can practise them.

How to use

  1. Choose the question type and the set of elements.
  2. Answer with a tap or keys 1–4.
  3. Read the explanation and press Next.
  4. At the end, practise the elements you missed.

Ideas for using it

  • Chemistry test tomorrow. first 20, symbol → name, 20 questions.
  • Latin symbols. everyday set: Fe, Cu, Ag, Au, Pb, Hg.
  • Class warm-up. project it and let the class shout the answer.
  • Challenge. all 118 by atomic number.

Frequently asked questions

Why does sodium have the symbol Na?

Some symbols come from Latin names: Na from natrium, K from kalium, Fe from ferrum, Ag from argentum, Au from aurum and Pb from plumbum.

How are the colours chosen?

They show element groups such as alkali metals, transition metals, halogens and noble gases.

Is my score saved?

Only your best score per setting, in this browser.

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