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Sometimes it's nice to have a paper version of the periodic table of the elements that you can refer to when working problems or doing experiments in the lab. This is a collection of periodic tables that you can print and use. Note: For up-to-date data for all 118 elements, more free printable periodic tables are also available.

Color Printable Periodic Table
Here is the pdf file of the color periodic table so you can save and print it. There is also a 2019 edition of this table.
Black/White Periodic Table
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A black and white table prints cleanly, so looking up atomic masses is quick and easy. You can download and print the pdf file of this black and white periodic table.
Blank Periodic Table
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Here is the pdf file so you can save and print this blank periodic table. The cells are in the usual periodic table arrangement. You can use it to practice memorizing the elements . Alternatively, color in the cells and show element groups and periodicity.
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Here is the pdf file for this color periodic table so you can save and print it.
Printable Periodic Table Black and White HD
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Here is the pdf file of the basic black and white periodic table that you can save and print.
Printable Periodic Table: Black/White HD
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Here is the pdf file of the high def black and white periodic table that you can save and print.
Basic Color Periodic Table
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Here is the pdf file of this essential color periodic table that you can use to save and print this periodic table.
Basic Printable Periodic Table
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Here is the pdf file so you can save and print this basic black periodic table.
Electron Configuration Periodic Table
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Here is the pdf file of the electron configuration periodic table so you can save and print it.
Color Printable Periodic Table of the Elements
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Save this pdf file so that you can print this colored periodic table.
Periodic Table: Element States
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This printable periodic table indicates the natural state of each of the chemical elements. The crystal form of solid elements is stated.
Periodic Table of the Elements: Melting Points
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This pdf printable periodic table lists each element's melting point.
Boiling Points Periodic Table
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This pdf printable periodic table indicates the boiling points of the elements.
Density Periodic Table
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Download and print the pdf file of the density periodic table to find the density of each element in its usual state.
Electronegativity Periodic Table
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You can download and print the pdf file of the printable periodic table of the elements. This periodic table gives the electronegativity value for each of the elements.
Valence Periodic Table
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Valence is a measure of how many chemical bonds can be formed by an element. The IUPAC defines valence to be the maximum number of univalent atoms (such as hydrogen or chlorine atoms) that may combine with an atom of the element. Keep in mind, the valence is the maximum number of bonds, not the usual number of bonds.
You can download and save or print the pdf file of the valence periodic table.
Periodic Table: Element Abundance
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You can save the pdf file of this color printable periodic table for reference or you can print it.
Periodic Table: Element Abundance in Seawater
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You can save the pdf file of this printable periodic table to your hard drive or can print the table from it.
Tabla Periódica de los Elementos
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This Spanish color printable periodic table of the elements includes the element name, atomic number, symbol, and atomic weight. The colors denote the element groups. You can save the pdf version of this printable periodic table to your hard drive or can print it.
Periodic Table Wallpaper With Black Background
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Here are the png file s of this periodic table. The png format is crisp and resizes well while the jpg format is suitable for certain mobile devices.
Vibrant Colored Periodic Table Wallpaper
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This free periodic table wallpaper is available in png format . The png file is crisp and resizes well while the jpg file may be better for some mobile devices.
These images reflect the latest element additions to the periodic table, as approved by the IUPAC. Note that the discoveries of several high atomic weight elements have been recognized and the elements now have official names and symbols!
Element Isotopes Periodic Table
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You can download or print the pdf file version of this periodic table
Reference: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Data Services , accessed Sept. 4, 2011.
Periodic Table Wallpaper: White Background
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This color periodic table image can be downloaded to print or used as a desktop wallpaper. It is optimized for a 1920x1080 resolution and has a white background.
This free periodic table wallpaper is available in png format. The png file is crisp and resizes well while the jpg file may be better for some mobile devices. These images reflect the latest element additions to the periodic table, as approved by the IUPAC.
Periodic Table Wallpaper: Black Background
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This table features vivid colors against a black background, with all of the essential element information,
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A printable periodic table is an essential tool for students and chemists. The periodic table lists the elements in order of increasing atomic number and includes other key facts, like atomic weight. You can place it where you need it while solving problems, mark it up, and print a new one whenever you like. This is a collection of free printable periodic tables in PDF file or PNG image format to save, print, and use. Some tables are available as slides in Google Apps. These periodic tables use accurate data for name, atomic number , element symbol , atomic weight, and electron configuration , obtained from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry or IUPAC.
What we’ve done is list the tables, along with links, so you can get detailed info about each one. The HD periodic tables make great screen savers or reference tables on mobile devices. They are sized to fit on a sheet of paper and you don’t need to worry about marking them up because you can always print more for working homework problems or performing lab calculations. The tables re-size cleanly, so you can view or print at any size or aspect ratio, from tiny to poster-sized.
To download a table, click the image to right-click and save or use the provided links for image or PDF downloads.
118 Element Muted Color Printable Periodic Table

This is our most popular color printable periodic table. It has each element’s number, symbol, name, and atomic mass. The colors identify element groups and are intentionally pale so you can read the numbers after printing. This is the periodic table we recommend you use for calculations and homework. Download Links: Image | PDF | Google Apps
118 Element Vibrant Periodic Table

This 118 element periodic table is a 1920×1080 HD wallpaper. It features our favorite color scheme of all the tables we’ve made. It includes element names, symbols, groups, atomic numbers, and atomic masses. Download Links: Image (White Background) | Image (Black Background ) | Google Apps
Colored Border Printable Periodic Table

This printable periodic table cites the IUPAC standard atomic mass values. This is an accurate up-to-date table for calculations and homework. Because only the borders of the element tiles are colored, the table is easy to read and kind to toner cartridges. So, you can have your color and still read tiny numbers. Download Links: Image | PDF
Periodic Table with Charges

This black and white printable periodic table is specially designed for middle school or high school use. It includes electron configurations , oxidation states , groups, periods, and more. Please do keep in mind the transition metals, including the lanthanides and actinides, display a wide range of oxidation states. The table lists the most common ones. Download Links: Image | PDF

Periodic Table For Kids

This 118 element printable periodic table is perfect for kids or anyone who wants a clean-looking chart with atomic weights rounded to the usual two decimal points. It’s a lot less confusing for homework! We have a full-color periodic table for kids that has colored element tiles, too. Colored Border Download Links: Image | PDF Full Color Download Links : Image | PDF Black and White Download Links: Image | PDF
Colorful Periodic Table

This periodic table has the names and symbols of all 118 elements. Oh, and it’s also gigantic so you could cover your wall with it if you wanted. Download Links: Image | PDF
Colored Periodic Table

This color periodic table is brightly colored and optimized to fit on a single sheet of paper. It has, along with the usual information, a legend square and numbered columns, and family names recommended by the IUPAC. Download Links: Image | PDF
Carina Nebula Periodic Table

This periodic table is available as a poster , with the Carina Nebula (a photograph taken by the Hubble Space Telescope). Download Link: Image
Black and White Periodic Table

This is your go-to free black and white printable periodic table for facts and figures. It’s a periodic table with names, element symbols, atomic numbers, atomic weights, and groups. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) significant figures are listed for atomic weights (accepted single value, not the range of atomic masses). This chart is ideal if you have a black and white printer or you simply want to practice coloring in element groups yourself. Download Links: Image | PDF
Blank Periodic Table

Fill in the blanks of this printable periodic table with the element symbols, groups, or whatever you’re trying to learn. You can get the blank table as an image file or a PDF, so you can save it to print as many copies as you need. It re-sizes cleanly to meet your needs. The zig-zag line separates the metals from the nonmetals. Numbers of groups and periods are provided for your convenience. Download Links: Image | PDF
Electronegativity Periodic Table

This free periodic table is color-coded to indicate the electronegativity of an atom of an element. Electronegativity is a trend naturally exhibited in the periodic table, but as you can see, it’s not a hard-and-fast trend. Use the table to write the names of compounds and to predict chemical reactions. It’s also interesting to see where the elements deviate from periodicity . This printable periodic table also contains the essential element facts needed for common calculations. Download Links: Image | PDF
Element Charges Periodic Table

This printable table lists the most common charges or oxidation states carried by atoms of each element. It contains the essential element facts, so you can use it as a standard periodic table just fine. Color Download Links: Image | PDF Black and White Download Links: Image | PDF
Atomic Radius Periodic Table

This color periodic table shows the relative sizes of each atom. The diameter of each atom is scaled relative to the largest element atom: cesium. This is a fun table to use when you’re considering periodic table trends because it shows how atomic radius decreases as you move across a period, even though the atoms gain more mass. The size trend goes along with the rainbow colors Download Link: Image | PDF
Element Discovery Periodic Table

Each element cell of this table cites the year in which that element was discovered. The coloring of the tiles groups elements according to the time period of their discovery. See if you can spot the first manmade element. Here’s a hint: the element symbol starts with a “T”. Download Link: Image
Periodic Table with Electron Shells

Tired of figuring out electron configurations or just want to check your work? This printable table shows the element name, symbol, number, group, and also the filling of the electron shells. It’s one of the most comprehensive periodic tables on the site. Color Download Links: Image | PDF Black and White Download Links: Image | PDF White on Black Download Links: Image | PDF
Density Periodic Table

Each element cell contains a bar that shows the element’s density relative to osmium, the densest element . The state of matter, group, period, element name, element atomic number, and atomic mass are also given on this colorful table. Download Links: Image | PDF Black and White Download Links: Image | PDF
Element Abundance in Seawater

This 118-element periodic table cites the average abundance of each chemical element in Earth’s seawater. Download Links: Image | PDF
Element Abundance in the Earth’s Crust

Look up the relative abundance of the elements in the Earth’s crust with this 118-element printable periodic table. Download Links: Image | PDF
Melting Point Periodic Table

This brightly-colored periodic table contains the melting points of the elements. Usually, these values are cited at STP , so if you’re using a different temperature or pressure, expect some deviation from the value. It’s mostly a guide to help illustrate periodic table trends. Download Links: Image | PDF
Boiling Point Periodic Table

This colorful periodic table contains the boiling points of each element. Of course, the boiling point depends on atmospheric pressure. Notations indicate whether the value is at sea level or not. Download Links: Image | PDF
Electron Orbital Periodic Table

The printable periodic table is organized according to the outermost electron shell or electron orbitals. This table makes the trend obvious and highlights why the table has the shape we are familiar with. Download Link: Image
Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals Periodic Tables

This is a collection of printable periodic tables that show the metals, metalloids (semimetals), and nonmetals as well as the properties of these important element groups. The properties of these element groups are listed, too.
Metals, Metalloids, Nonmetals Table [ Image ] Metals Table (and list of metals) [ Image ] Metalloids Table (and list) [ Image ] Nonmetals Table (and list) [ Image ]
Circle Tiles Periodic Table

Who says the element tiles have to be squares or rectangles? Here is a mod printable periodic table made using round tiles. Don’t worry — all the usual facts and figures are still there. The element tiles contain element symbol, name, atomic number, and atomic mass. Mix it up a little. Think outside the box. Download Links: Image | PDF
Periodic Table with Everything

This is our most comprehensive periodic table. This chart contains all the information you could want from a printable periodic table, including element symbols, names, atomic numbers, atomic masses, electron shells, periods, groups, state of matter, and more. This table is particularly nice on a monitor because you can zoom in to view essential facts. Download Links: Image | PDF
Periodic Table without Names

This chart features the element symbols, atomic numbers, and atomic weights, but does not list the element names. You can use it to help learn to associate the names and symbols, like for quizzes and such. The color version of the table includes the element groups and a key, while the black and white version omits the groups, so you can learn those or color them in. Color Download Links: Image | PDF Black and White Download Links: Image | PDF
Foreign Language Periodic Tables

This is a collection of periodic tables in languages other than English.
- Imprimible Tabla Periódica de los Elementos (Spanish)
- Tableau Périodique des Éléments (French)
- Periodensystem der Elemente (German)
- Periodicheskaya Tablitsa Elementov (Russian)
- Tabela Periódica Portuguesa (Portuguese)
- Yuánsù zhouqí biao (Chinese)
- Genso no Shuuki-hyou (Japanese)
How to Use a Periodic Table
Learn how to read a periodic table. Now you have a periodic table, are you sure you know how to use it? Here’s a look at the type of information you’ll find on a typical periodic table and how to use it to answer questions about the elements.
Periodic Table Element Cells

This is a collection of individual element cells that you can save and print. Individual element cells are supplied as PNG files, You may also download the entire collection of elements as a PDF file. A few color variations are available, including a black and white set of tiles.
- Original Element Tiles
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Printing Instructions for the Printable Periodic Tables
You can either print the HD image file (PNG) or else you can open and print the PDF files. It’s a simple matter to spread out the image over several pages to make a large wall poster, too. We recommend you print the PDF files because they are made for that purpose!
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Periodic table of the elements.

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2013 Edition This free periodic table wallpaper has a white background. It includes element names, symbols, atomic numbers, atomic weights, element groups, and periods. Todd Helmenstine Here is the pdf file of the color periodic table so you can save and print it. There is also a 2019 edition of this table. Black/White Periodic Table
A printable periodic table is an essential tool for students and chemists. The periodic table lists the elements in order of increasing atomic number and includes other key facts, like atomic weight. You can place it where you need it while solving problems, mark it up, and print a new one whenever you like.
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Alexander Kramida, Karen Olsen, and. Yuri Ralchenko. NIST, Physical Measurement Laboratory. The periodic table contains NIST’s latest critically evaluated data for atomic properties of the elements. The PDF is suitable for high-resolution color printing for desk or wall-chart display.
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Periodic Table of Elements - PubChem Periodic Table of Elements TABLE LIST W/PROPERTIES GAME 1 H Hydrogen nonmetal 2 He Helium noble gas 3 Li Lithium alkali metal 4 Be Beryllium alkaline earth metal 5 B Boron metalloid 6 C Carbon nonmetal 7 N Nitrogen nonmetal 8 O Oxygen nonmetal 9 F Fluorine halogen 10 Ne Neon noble gas 11 Na Sodium alkali metal