Periodic Table – First 30 Elements

The First 30 Elements of the Periodic Table

The Periodic Table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. The first 30 elements of the periodic table include some of the most fundamental and widely used elements in science, industry, and everyday life. These elements range from Hydrogen (H), the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, to Zinc (Zn), a transition metal essential for biological processes.

The first 30 elements are divided into:

• Periods (Rows): Elements are arranged in 4 periods (rows) based on their electron shells.
• Groups (Columns): Elements are grouped into 18 columns based on their chemical properties and valence electrons.

These elements include:

• Alkali Metals (e.g., Lithium, Sodium, Potassium)
• Alkaline Earth Metals (e.g., Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium)
• Transition Metals (e.g., Iron, Copper, Zinc)
• Metalloids (e.g., Boron, Silicon)
• Non-Metals (e.g., Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen)
• Noble Gases (e.g., Helium, Neon, Argon)

The first 30 elements are essential for understanding chemistry, as they form the building blocks of matter and are involved in countless chemical reactions and processes.

First 30 Elements with their Symbols, Atomic Number, and Mass Number

Here’s a chart of the first 30 elements, including their symbols, atomic numbers, and mass numbers: