The periodic table word search has become one of those go-to printables I keep on hand whenever we’re learning about chemistry. It’s simple, fun, and surprisingly effective at helping kids remember ...

What do magnets, smartphones and medical imaging devices have in common? They all depend on rare earth elements called ...

Rare earth elements aren’t rare, but they can be rather annoying. These bad boys are found together in Earth minerals, ...

You probably learned in high school chemistry class that core electrons don't participate in chemical bonding.