Chemical Element Flowchart

Magnetic Element  -  A magnetic element refers to an element that exhibits magnetic properties.  These properties arise from the presence of magnetic moments associated with the electrons in the atoms of the element.  Magnetic moments result from the intrinsic spin of electrons and their orbital motion around the atomic nucleus.

• Antiferromagnetic Element
• Diamagnetic Element
• Ferromagnetic Element
• Paramagnetic Element
• Non Magnetic Element

Metal Element  -  The physical properties of metals, abbreviated as MET, have characteristic such as shiny, hard, high density, malleable, high melting point and can conduct electricity and heat well.

• Alkali Metal
• Alkaline Earth Metal
• Lanthanide
• Actinide
• Transition Metal
• Post-transition Metal
• Ferrous Metal
• Non-ferrous Metal

Metalloid Element  -  A metalloid is an element that exhibits properties of both metals and nonmetals.  Metalloids are intermediate in their characteristics and often display a mixture of metallic and nonmetallic properties.  They are found along the dividing line between metals and nonmetals in the periodic table.  Metalloids typically have intermediate conductivity, meaning they can conduct electricity to some extent but not as efficiently as metals.  They may also exhibit a combination of metallic and nonmetallic luster and may have intermediate melting and boiling points.  The classification of an element as a metalloid is not always clear-cut, and the designation may vary depending on the specific properties being considered.

Nonmetal Element  -  Nonmetals are elements that generally lack metallic properties.  Unlike metals, nonmetals typically have low melting points and boiling points, are poor conductors of heat and electricity, and tend to have a more diverse range of physical states (solid, liquid, or gas) at room temperature.

• Diatomic Nonmetal
• Polyatomic Nonmetal
• Noble Gas

Radioactive Element  -  A radioactive element is an element with unstable atomic nuclei that undergo radioactive decay.  This decay process involves the emission of particles or electromagnetic radiation from the nucleus, leading to a transformation of the nucleus into a more stable state.  The elements that exhibit this behavior are called radioactive isotopes or radionuclides.  Radioactive decay can result in the emission of various types of radiation, including alpha particles (helium nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), and gamma rays (electromagnetic radiation).  The decay process continues until the nucleus reaches a stable configuration.

State of an Element  -  The state of an element refers to its physical form under certain conditions, such as temperature and pressure.

• Gas Element State
• Liquid Element State
• Solid Element State
• Unknown Element State

Synthetic Element  -  A synthetic element is an element that is not found naturally on Earth and must be created artificially through nuclear reactions in a laboratory setting.  These elements are typically produced by bombarding a target nucleus with high energy particles, such as protons, neutrons, or other atomic nuclei.  The process of creating synthetic elements involves the use of particle accelerators or nuclear reactors.  When the target nucleus absorbs the incoming particles, it undergoes nuclear reactions that can result in the formation of a new, heavier element.  However, synthetic elements are often highly unstable and decay rapidly into lighter elements through radioactive processes.

Unknown Chemical Element  -  Unknown chemical elements is the elements that have not yet been discovered, confirmed, or characterized.  In the periodic table, all known elements have been identified and their properties studied.  However, there is the possibility that new elements could be discovered, especially at the extreme ends of the periodic table, particularly in the area of superheavy elements (elements with very high atomic numbers).