The periodic table, also known as the periodic table of (the) chemical elements, is a tabular display of the chemical elements. It is widely used in chemistry, physics, and other sciences, and is ...

To see all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics, visit cenm.ag/periodicgraphics. This graphic was updated on Jan. 29, 2025, to correctly describe the actions of glucagon-like peptide 1 in the liver.