Periodic Table Quiz
A free interactive periodic table quiz. Tap the element that’s named, find the element from its symbol, or name the highlighted element from four choices. Explore mode shows every element’s name, symbol and atomic number.
Start with the first 20 elements (hydrogen to calcium), move up to the first 36, then try all 118.
How to use it in class
- Explore. Tap any element to see its name, symbol and atomic number, and hear its name.
- Pick a quiz. Find by name, find by symbol, or name it.
- Pick how many. The first 20, the first 36, or all 118 elements.
- Play 10 questions. Wrong answers show where the right element is.
Classroom ideas
Symbols that surprise
Find the elements whose symbols don’t match their English names, like Fe (iron) and Au (gold).
First 20
Middle school science often asks students to know the first 20 – make it a weekly challenge.
Element of the day
Pick one element each day and research where it’s used.
Frequently asked questions
How many elements are there?
118 confirmed elements, from hydrogen (1) to oganesson (118).
Why is Fe the symbol for iron?
Some symbols come from Latin names: Fe from ferrum, Au (gold) from aurum, Na (sodium) from natrium.
Which spellings are used?
US spellings: aluminum, cesium and sulfur.
Is it free?
Yes.