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Chemistry Resources for Free Science Fair Projects
Periodic Table of Elements
Click Here to visit the Periodic Table of Elements for help with your free science fair projectsThe Los Alamos National Laboratory's Chemistry Division has an excellent free online Periodic Table of the Elements.  Click on the element and it provides you with other details such as the atomic number, symbol and weight, the electron configuration, atomic radius, melting point, boiling point, oxidation states and history. Where applicable it also has information on it's forms, properties, isotopes, uses and costs. Very slick.

Trouble learning the elements?  KazooToys.com has a great item that will help you learn while you eat called the Read A Mat Placemat: Periodic Table of Elements If you want a wall chart, shirt, cup, etc. with the Periodic Table on them, check out Edmund Scientific.

NIST Chemistry WebBook
The NIST Chemistry WebBook provides access to data compiled and distributed by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) under the Standard Reference Data Program. You can search for data on specific compounds in the Chemistry WebBook based on name, chemical formula, CAS registry number, molecular weight, chemical structure, or selected ion energetics and spectral properties.

Dressing up as a mad scientist can be really fun! Why not create costumes to really get in the spirit of your next science project. Kids costumes come in all shapes and sizes so take your time and come up with something totally original. You could really dream up with some very funny Halloween costumes that will make you look like the craziest mad scientist around. Have fun and keep learning!