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Element Symbol Decoder

Convert between element symbols and atomic numbers. Find ways to spell words using periodic table element symbols.

Find all ways to spell using element symbols

Words Spellable with Elements

Element Symbol Encoding

The periodic table element symbols can be used to encode messages or spell words. Each element has a one or two-letter symbol and a unique atomic number.

Spelling Words

Many words can be spelled using element symbols. For example:

  • BACON = Ba + C + O + N (56-6-8-7)
  • IRON = I + Rn or Ir + O + N
  • GENIUS = Ge + Ni + U + S (32-28-92-16)

Element Codes in Puzzles

Element-based puzzles are popular in geocaching:

  • Atomic numbers as coordinate digits
  • Spelling location names with elements
  • Chemistry-themed puzzle caches
  • Science education caches