"Periodic table" of combined elements

In summary, the periodic table is a globally known chart that relates each element separately. However, there is no single table or list that can accurately represent all the possible combinations of two or more elements and their properties. This is due to the unlimited amount of possible molecules and the fact that even carbon, a common element, has numerous isotopes that can form different combinations. While there are databases with millions of registered molecules, the majority of them have little significance or usefulness.
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The periodic table is globally known! But, it relates EACH element separately! Exist some table, some lists, some spreadsheet, etc, that relates the combinations between the elements and give us the information about each combination?

PS: for "combined elements" I want to say simples substance, composite substance, mixture, etc, I want to say ALL COMBINATIONS of TWO OR MORE atoms.
 
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There is an unlimited amount of possible molecules. Hard to make a table out of it. Some millions have been described in more detail, even that doesn't fit. It also would not have the nice structure (periods, groups) the period table has.
 
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The periodic table is globally known! But, it relates EACH element separately! Exist some table, some lists, some spreadsheet, etc, that relates the combinations between the elements and give us the information about each combination?

PS: for "combined elements" I want to say simples substance, composite substance, mixture, etc, I want to say ALL COMBINATIONS of TWO OR MORE atoms.

There are millions of possible compounds which involve one element: carbon. It is doubtful that information is known on more than a handful of all the possible carbon molecules and their isomers. Not only that, but if your key element, say carbon in this instance, has multiple isotopes, then there will be even further combinations. While the chemical properties of elements composed of different isotopes don't vary, the same cannot be said of their physical properties.

I'm not sure how much storage space it would take to collect all of this information, assuming it was available.
 
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More than 100 million molecules are registered at CAS, with 15000 new ones per day.
 
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Have a look at the Handbooks by Gmelin and Beilstein.
 
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Related to "Periodic table" of combined elements

What is the Periodic Table of Combined Elements?

The Periodic Table of Combined Elements is a visual representation of all the known elements organized by their atomic structure and properties. It provides a way to categorize and understand the behavior of different elements.

How many elements are there on the Periodic Table of Combined Elements?

As of 2021, there are 118 known elements on the Periodic Table of Combined Elements. These elements range from hydrogen, the lightest element, to oganesson, the heaviest element.

Why is the Periodic Table of Combined Elements important?

The Periodic Table of Combined Elements is important because it allows scientists to predict the behavior and properties of elements based on their position on the table. It also helps in understanding the relationships between different elements and their potential uses in various fields.

Who created the Periodic Table of Combined Elements?

The modern version of the Periodic Table of Combined Elements was created by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869. However, the concept of organizing elements based on their properties has been around since the early 1800s with the work of scientists such as Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner and John Newlands.

How often is the Periodic Table of Combined Elements updated?

The Periodic Table of Combined Elements is updated as new elements are discovered or synthesized in laboratories. The most recent update was in 2016 when the elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 were officially added to the table.

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