Everyday Chemistry

From the food we eat to the air we breathe, chemistry is an important part of everyday life. Use Wolfram|Alpha to learn more about the elements in the periodic table and common chemical compounds.

Elements

Search for the boiling point, atomic mass, density and other properties of chemical elements.

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Chemical Compounds

Discover the composition, molecular structure and other properties of chemical compounds.

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