Description
This periodic table jigsaw puzzle has 1000 card pieces that come together into a full chart of the elements, from hydrogen in the top corner to oganesson at the far end of the seventh row. The picture is drawn in the manner of an old classroom poster, headed in grand, old-fashioned lettering from the British Governing Body of the Ministry for Scientific Research, for institutions of empirical learning. Each element sits in its own tile with its symbol, number and name, coloured by family: teal for the transition metals, coral for the lanthanides, and sunny yellow, leaf green, soft grey and brick red across the rest, all on a warm cream ground. Finished, it measures 68.5cm long and 51cm wide.
Spread it across a dining or kitchen table and it makes a long, absorbing project for a rainy weekend or a run of quiet evenings, alone or shared with the family. Beneath the main chart sits a key to the various states of matter, listing the elements as gas, liquid, solid or unknown, plus labels for the metals, nonmetals, halogens and noble gases, so there is plenty to read as you go and a little chemistry tends to sink in along the way. Large blocks of colour help you sort the pieces early on, while the small printed lettering keeps the finer sections satisfying to the very end.
The pieces are made of card, and a colour sheet of the complete puzzle comes with it for guidance, so you can check where a stray piece belongs without squinting at the lid. Work on a flat, dry surface and keep the pieces away from damp and spills, since card does not take kindly to water. When you need the table back, the pieces store neatly in the box until the next session. We think it makes a thoughtful gift that is part challenge, part science lesson.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Card |
| Length |
68.5cm |
| Width |
51cm |
| Height |
0.1cm |
| Weight |
0.489KG |
| Contents |
1000 pieces |
Frequently Asked
How big is the finished periodic table jigsaw?
Once all 1000 pieces are in place, the finished picture measures 68.5cm long and 51cm wide, so you will want a good sized table to work on.
What are the jigsaw pieces made of?
The pieces are made of card. Keep them on a dry, flat surface and away from spills and damp so they stay in good order.
Does the puzzle come with a picture to follow?
Yes, a colour sheet of the complete puzzle comes with it for guidance, so you can check your progress and place stray pieces as you build.
What does the finished picture show?
It shows the periodic table of the elements in a vintage poster style, with each element's symbol, number and name, plus a key to the various states of matter.
Is this a challenging jigsaw puzzle?
With 1000 pieces it is a proper challenge, but the bold blocks of colour help with sorting early on, while the small printed lettering keeps the detailed sections interesting.