Periodic Table of Elements Wheel

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Logo What is the Periodic Table of Elements Wheel?

Updated: November 12, 2025

The Periodic Table of Elements Wheel is a free, interactive spinner that randomly selects a chemical element. Each spin displays the element's symbol on the wheel and reveals detailed information in the extra info field - including the element’s full name, atomic number, typical atomic weight (or most stable isotope mass), and its chemical category (for example, "alkali metal", "noble gas", or "transition metal").

This wheel includes all 118 known elements and is designed for students, teachers, and science fans to explore chemistry in a fun, randomised way.

Logo How students and teachers can use this wheel

The wheel is a handy study aid and classroom tool. Try these activities:

  • Flash-quiz practice: Spin and try to recall the element’s name, number, and category before checking the extra info.
  • Lab prep: Use random elements to practice writing electron configurations or predicting chemical behavior.
  • Group challenges: Split into teams - spin for an element and award points for correct facts or balanced equations involving that element.
  • Custom revision sets: Replace entries with elements you need to practice more (e.g., transition metals, halogens).

The wheel is fully editable, so teachers can create subject-specific drills (e.g., only metals, only s- and p-block elements, or elements commonly used in industry).

Logo About the Periodic Table

The periodic table organizes elements by increasing atomic number and groups elements with similar chemical properties into columns (groups). It’s a central tool in chemistry - used for predicting reactivity, understanding bonding, and identifying trends (such as atomic radius, electronegativity, and ionization energy).

Using this wheel can help reinforce recognition of symbols, group categories, and key facts - which are essential for success in chemistry courses and exams.

Logo Is the wheel random?

Yes - every spin randomly selects one of the 118 elements. Spin as many times as you like to sample a variety of elements and build broad familiarity.

Logo How to Use the Periodic Table of Elements Wheel

  • Click Add Names to add entries (text or images)
  • Click Add Activities to add hidden activities
  • Click Change Colors to customize look
  • Click Spin
  • View the result and hidden activity
  • Click here to see more about how to use the wheel

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