The Elements of Life
Essential for breathing and energy production in cells.
Oxygen
The simplest and most abundant chemical element, composed of a single proton and electron, and is a colorless, odorless, and highly flammable gas.
Hydrogen (H)
This pale yellow gas is the most electronegative element and is used in toothpaste.
Fluorine
Found in thermometers and is liquid at room temperature.
Mercury
Used in jewelry, watches, and luxury accessories for its shine, rarity, and resistance to tarnish.
Gold (Au)
Found in bones, teeth, and shells.
Calcium
This colorless gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere.
Nitrogen (N)
The greenish-yellow gas used as a disinfectant and in swimming pools.
Chlorine
The metal used in wiring because it conducts electricity so well.
Copper
Common in jewelry, clothing embellishments, and even antimicrobial athletic wear.
Silver (Ag)
This element is crucial for muscle and nerve function, often found in bananas.
Potassium
This nonmetal is used in pencils and as a lubricant in the form of graphite.
Carbon (C)
The purple-black solid used as a disinfectant for wounds and added to table salt.
Iodine
The metal used to make soft drink cans and foils.
Aluminum
Lightweight, hypoallergenic metal used in eyewear frames, watches, and piercings.
Titanium (Ti)
This element is found in hemoglobin and helps carry oxygen in the blood.
Iron (Fe)
A yellow, brittle nonmetal that smells like rotten eggs when burned.
Sulfur
This nonmetal solid forms red crystals and is used in disinfectants.
Bromine (Br)
Helps regulate metabolism in the thyroid gland.
Iodine
Premium jewelry metal prized for durability and luxury appeal.
Platinum (Pt)
This element, symbol Mg, activates enzymes and supports muscle and nerve function.
Magnesium (Mg)
This reactive nonmetal can exist in white, red, and black allotropes.
Phosphorus (P)
The rarest naturally occurring halogen, radioactive and found in uranium ores.
Astatine
Used in light bulb filaments for its high melting point.
Tungsten
Used in smartwatches, wearable tech, and even in cosmetics for smooth texture.
Silicon (Si)