Discover the Galactic Symbols in the Periodic Table

Metals

Metals are elements that exhibit shiny luster, high density, and conductivity of electricity and heat. In the Periodic Table, the Metals category includes Lithium (Li), Beryllium (Be), Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Aluminum (Al), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), and Gallium (Ga).

Metalloids

Metalloids are elements that have properties between metals and nonmetals. In the Periodic Table, the Metalloids category consists of Boron (B), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), and Arsenic (As).

Nonmetals

Nonmetals are elements that are typically poor conductors of electricity and heat. In the Periodic Table, the Nonmetals category includes Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Fluorine (F), Neon (Ne), Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Chlorine (Cl), Argon (Ar), Selenium (Se), Bromine (Br), and Krypton (Kr).

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