The Elementor 1.1

1) What exactly is the app?
This application serves as an interactive educational tool designed to elucidate the diverse aspects of the Periodic Table elements. It has demonstrated considerable utility for educators, students, and individuals with visual impairments due to its user-friendly interface, comprehensive information delivery, and optional audio features. As an interactive platform, it effectively engages users through vibrant animations and auditory signals, including text-to-speech dialogues and auditory notifications for valence electrons.

2) What are the inputs?
Users can input data by entering an element's atomic number, name, or chemical symbol.

3) What does the app output?
In response to user input, the app provides detailed information about the specified element, including its name, atomic number, chemical symbol, group, radioactivity level, electron configuration (highlighting any exceptions), and valence electrons.

4) What makes the app unique?
A distinguishing feature of this application is its dynamic simulation showcasing the intricate filling order of elements within the s, p, d, and f subshells. It imparts crucial insights into the electron structure of periodic table elements, illustrates their valence electrons, and establishes foundational knowledge regarding element grouping along with their physical and chemical characteristics.

5) What is the background behind the app?
The application is an extension of an award-winning project that integrated hardware simulations using LEDs to depict valence electrons and a Geiger counter to demonstrate radioactivity. It has received positive endorsements from institutions such as the Kentucky Blind School and Perkins organization for its effectiveness among visually impaired users. The project has garnered multiple accolades, including 1st Place from the American Chemical Society and recognition in Technology at STEM awards as a finalist in the Broadcom MASTERS 2015.

6) What is some basic information to know about the app?

• Scrolling: If the entirety of the output isn’t visible, users need to scroll down.
• Voice control: Located near the input box at the top of the screen is a switch that toggles audio functionality.
• Auditory cues: With sound enabled, beeps will sound when drawing outermost shell electrons, symbolizing valence electrons essential for understanding element grouping and properties.
• Electron color code: Electron colors denote different subshells: Red for s, Green for p, Blue for d, and Cyan for f. The nucleus of the atom is represented by an orange circle at its center.
• Exiting the app: To enter another input after completing one interaction, users can simply re-enter data in the input box and submit. To exit completely, pressing the home button on an iPhone will suffice.