Random Element Generator

Need to pick a chemical element at random? Use this Random Element Generator to spin the wheel and get a random element instantly.

The wheel includes all 118 chemical elements, from Hydrogen (H) to Oganesson (Og). You can use the complete periodic table, choose specific element categories, or create your own custom list.

How to Use the Random Element Generator

Using the generator is simple:

1. Choose your element list — use all 118 elements, select one or more categories, or enter your own list.
2. Spin the wheel — click the Spin button or the button in the center of the wheel.
3. See your result — the selected element appears with its symbol, name, atomic number, and category.
4. Spin again — keep generating random elements and view your previous results in the history section.

You can also change the spin time from 1 to 15 seconds, depending on how quickly you want the wheel to stop.

Choose From All 118 Elements

If you want a completely random element, load the full periodic table.

The generator contains elements from:

• Hydrogen
• Helium
• Carbon
• Oxygen
• Iron
• Gold
• Silver
• Uranium
• And all other officially listed elements through Oganesson

The tool’s element database contains all 118 elements along with their chemical symbols, atomic numbers, names, and categories.

This makes it useful when you don’t want to manually pick an element from the periodic table.

Pick a Random Element by Category

You don’t always need an element from the entire periodic table.

With By Category, you can select the types of elements you want to include in the wheel. Available categories in the tool include:

• Alkali Metals
• Alkaline Earth Metals
• Transition Metals
• Post-transition Metals
• Metalloids
• Nonmetals
• Halogens
• Noble Gases
• Lanthanides
• Actinides

Select one or more categories and generate a wheel containing only those elements.
For example, if you’re studying noble gases, you can generate a random selection from that category instead of including metals and other elements.

Create Your Own Random Element List

You can also make a custom wheel.

Enter element symbols or names, one per line, and the generator will create a wheel from your list. For example:

H
Carbon
O
Fe

The tool recognizes both element symbols and full element names.
This is useful for creating a smaller practice set, such as the elements you’re currently studying.
For generic names, you can check wheels of names

Random Element Generator for Students

This tool can be used as a quick chemistry practice activity.

For example, instead of asking yourself to choose an element manually, spin the wheel and use the result to test what you remember:

Random result: Fe

Now try to recall:

• What is the element name?
• What is its atomic number?
• What category does it belong to?
• What is its chemical symbol?
• Where is it located on the periodic table?

The generator displays the atomic number and category along with the selected element, so you can check your answer after each spin.

Keep Track of Your Results

Every spin is added to the Results History section.

You can see how many times you’ve spun the wheel and review the elements that were selected previously. The history can also be cleared whenever you want to start a new session.

Remove an Element After It Is Selected

Want to avoid getting the same element again?

Turn on Auto-remove winner before spinning. When an element is selected, it is automatically removed from the current list.
This is useful for activities where you want to go through a list without repeating previously selected elements.

Shuffle and Sort Your Element List

You can also change the order of the elements in your current wheel.

Shuffle randomly rearranges the entries, while Sort by Z arranges recognized chemical elements according to their atomic number.

What Can You Use It For?

The Random Element Generator can be useful for:

• Chemistry study sessions
• Periodic table practice
• Classroom activities
• Chemistry quizzes
• Random element challenges
• Memorizing chemical symbols
• Atomic number practice
• Learning element categories
• Creating custom chemistry exercises
• Picking an element for a research assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Random Element Generator?

A Random Element Generator is a tool that randomly selects a chemical element from a list. This generator uses a spinning wheel and can select from all 118 elements, selected categories, or a custom list.

How many elements are in the generator?

The generator includes all 118 chemical elements, from Hydrogen (H) to Oganesson (Og).

Can I choose a specific type of element?

Yes. You can select one or more element categories and generate a wheel using only those categories.

Can I create my own element list?

Yes. Enter chemical symbols or element names, one per line, and generate a custom wheel.

Can I prevent an element from appearing again?

Yes. Enable Auto-remove winner. The selected element will be removed from the current wheel after it is chosen.

Can I change how long the wheel spins?

Yes. The spin duration can be adjusted between 1 and 15 seconds.

Does the tool show the atomic number?

Yes. When an element is selected, the result shows its symbol, name, atomic number, and category.

Try the Random Element Generator

Stop choosing elements manually. Load all 118 elements, choose a category, or create your own list and let the wheel make the selection for you.

Enter your list, spin the wheel, and see which element you get.