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Random Chemical Element

Draw a random element from the periodic table with its symbol and atomic number — for chemistry revision, flashcards or a science quiz.

  • Fair, cryptographic pick
  • Filter by period
  • No repeats until you’ve seen them all

Your element

Press Space to pick again.

Period

118 elements in this list.

Random Element API

A dedicated public endpoint for Random Chemical Element is not available yet. The RandNext API currently supports random jokes, quotes, questions and words.

View available API endpoints →

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How to use it

  1. 1Pick a period, or leave it on All.
  2. 2Choose how many elements you want.
  3. 3Press Pick another (or Space) and copy the result.

FAQ

Is every element equally likely?

Yes. Each element in the list has the same chance, using your browser’s cryptographic random source.

Will I get the same element twice?

Not in one draw. With “No repeats this session” on, you’ll see every element once before any comes back.