Periodic Table

A lightweight Python application that provides interactive access to elemental data through both a Command Line Interface (CLI) and a Graphical User Interface (GUI) built with Tkinter.

Features

• Comprehensive Data: Provides detailed information for chemical elements, including:
  • Atomic number and atomic mass
  • Symbol and element name
  • Electron configuration and shell breakdown
  • Electronegativity, density, melting/boiling points
  • Discovery history and discoverer details
• Dual Interface: Choose between a fast terminal workflow or a visual, click-based GUI layout.
• Flexible Search: Query elements by symbol, full name, or atomic number.

Interfaces

Command Line Interface (CLI)

• Interactive loop allowing multiple queries in one session.
• Case-insensitive quitting mechanism (q or quit).
• Cleanly formatted text output per element.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Interactive visual layout built with Tkinter.
• Color-coded category key for chemical groups (Non-metals, Noble Gases, Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Semimetals, Halogens).
• Instant detail display in a dedicated results panel.

Requirements

• Python: Version 3.x or higher
• Tkinter: Included by default with standard Python installations on Windows and macOS. Linux users may need to install it via their package manager (e.g., sudo apt-get install python3-tk).

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Periodic-Table.git
   cd Periodic-Table

2. Verify Python Installation

   python --version

Usage

Running the CLI Application

Launch the terminal-based interactive prompt:

python cli.py

• Example Inputs: Enter 1, H, or Hydrogen to retrieve information on Hydrogen. Enter q or quit to exit.

Running the GUI Application

Launch the visual interface:

python gui.py