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The periodic system developed by Merck online combines entertainment with rigour.

An interactive periodic table to learn chemistry having fun

01/04/2007

The periodic system of elements is no longer a tool for static and boring consultation through the interactive periodic table created by Merck. The new table regular, accessible from the Internet, is notable for its functionality and transmits knowledge in a simple and fun way.

April 01, 2007

Knowledge and fun were never so United. The electronic periodic table of Merck brings knowledge of chemistry to a diverse audience: teachers, students of Institute, University students, professionals of laboratories of chemistry, etc. The periodic system has traditionally consulted in books or in a simple poster clung to the walls of an Office or a room of chemistry. Now, the new Merck interactive periodic system conveys specific knowledge of chemistry and curiosities to all those who need to carry out consultations on a daily basis or simply desire to learn.

It's the only interactive periodic system on the Internet with clearly didactic orientation. By moving the cursor over each of the elements, it is possible to know as soon as the name, classification, group and period to which they belong. The periodic system provides information on many of the properties of an element in a moment: his relative atomic mass, the point of fusion and boiling, the density, who was the discoverer, in what year was the discovery, and even a picture of the item in question.

Learn chemistry playing
The periodic table designed by Merck is designed both for professionals in the chemical industry teaching, always with a playful character. Those who wish to learn playing or simply intend to put to test their knowledge can dare with the"Puzzle". The objective of this game is to classify the elements according to a particular property, for example, select those that are reactive or identify the alkali metals. The game has different levels of difficulty to adapt to the knowledge of each player. There is also a real winners with the best scores to date.

The periodic system of Merck is one of the elements that make up the Internet series called "Discover Merck". It's a very useful tool for all kinds of people related to the chemical sector, although its didactic character makes it particularly suitable to teach. Merck offers opportunities to learn chemistry and languages at the same time, the new online table is available in Spanish, English, German and French.