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Element Match

Match chemical elements to their symbols in this periodic table memory game! Students see element names on one side and chemical symbols on the other, and must pair them correctly. Covering the most c...

5 minWhole class

Matching Game

Match 10 pairs correctly

About This Game

Match chemical elements to their symbols in this periodic table memory game! Students see element names on one side and chemical symbols on the other, and must pair them correctly. Covering the most commonly studied elements — from Hydrogen to Gold — this game builds familiarity with the periodic table in an engaging, low-pressure format. Each round shuffles the pairs, so students cannot rely on position memory alone. The game tracks accuracy and speed, encouraging improvement over multiple attempts. An essential revision tool for chemistry units that makes memorising element symbols genuinely enjoyable.

Curriculum Links

  • UKKS3 Science — Chemistry: The Periodic Table
  • USNGSS MS-PS1 — Matter and its Interactions
  • AUSACSSU095 — Properties of elements in the periodic table