Elements of the Periodic Table

Dense metal. Toxic. In fishing sinkers, bullets. Used to be in paints and pencils (no more)

Needed for nerves, muscles. Found in bananas and oranges. In fertilizers for plant growth.

Supports life (breathing). 21% of the atmosphere.

Needed in body for bones, nerves and muscles. Found in dairy products and green leafy veggies

Metal. Used for nuclear power. Very toxic. Radioactive.

Only liquid metal at room temp. Toxic. Accumulates in fish. Used in thermometers.

Comes in the form of graphite (pencils), diamond and coal. Present in all living things.

Used in wires to conduct electricity. A small amount is in the one-cent coin.

Poisonous halogen gas. Present in a compound that is used in toothpaste

In matches and gunpowder. In some medicines. Rotten egg smell when burned.

Metal. In pennies, batteries, paints and sunscreen. Good for immune system and sense of smell

Poisonous halogen gas. Compounds of this is used to clean pools and drinking water.

Noble (inert) gas. Poisonous. Used in cancer treatment. Can seep from underground into houses.

Used for antiseptic for wounds. Necessary for your thyroid gland to work properly.

Noble gas, used in lighted signs.

Noble gas used today in balloons and air ships

Strong, lightweight metal, used in aircrafts and golf clubs .

Nonmetal in amino acids and proteins. In fertilizer. 78% of atmosphere.

The most abundant element in the universe

Reactive metal used in heat resistant alloys for planes and spacecraft

Used in fireworks. Needed for bones, nerves. In fruits, veggies. Fertilizer for plant growth.

Metalloid or semiconductor. Used in the computer chip.

Metal. Extremely high melting point. Used as filament in old (incandescent) light bulbs.

Reactive metal used in batteries. In some medications for depression.

Radioactive. Used in cancer treatment. Used to be in glow-in-dark paints and watches.

Combines with chlorine to form the compound NaCl or table salt.

Very valuable metal used for jewelry, wires, electronics. More expensive than gold.

The only liquid non-metal  at room temperature. Used as a disinfectant and in some baked goods

Noble (inert) gas. Used in neon lights (not neon, though)

Used to make stainless steel. Small amount in 5 cent coin.

Valuable metal used in jewelry, electronics, catalytic converters. Less expensive than platinum

Valuable metal used in jewelry, electronics. Used in mirrors. Not as valuable as gold.

In metal alloys for planes. Needed for bones and good health. In Milk of Magnesia. In fruits.

Very light metal used in cans, foil wrap, pots and pans.

Metalloid used in heat resistant alloys. A component in Borax cleaner.