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Periodic Table of Elements for Kids

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Closeup of the periodic table of elements behind text that reads, "What is the Periodic Table of Elements? for Kids."

The periodic table is a system for arranging the chemical elements. The chemical elements are the basic substances that make up all matter. Let's learn about the periodic table of elements.

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