Chemical Building Blocks

Scientists develop useful chemicals from natural raw materials. Metals, limestone and fossil fuels are examples of materials obtained from the Earth. The extraction and use of these materials is essential for our transport and construction industries. Understanding the chemical structure of these materials and their chemical reactions enables us to make the best use of them. Our understanding of chemical structure and chemical reactions comes from knowledge of the structure of atoms

Material Scientists

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Atomic Structure

Atomic Constituents

Chemical Symbols

Electron Configuration

Electron Configuration Test

Ionic and
Covalent Compounds