ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Group 3 element

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a group 3 element is. In the world of science, we have something called the periodic table which is like a map that helps us understand all the different elements that exist.

Group 3 elements are a group of elements found in the periodic table. There are four elements in this group: scandium (Sc), yttrium (Y), and lanthanum (La). If you were to count them on the periodic table, they would be found in the third column on the left side.

Now Scandium, Yttrium, and Lanthanum are very special elements because they share similar properties. They are all shiny, silvery-white metals that can conduct electricity and heat. They're also pretty strong and don't melt easily.

These elements are also very important in our daily lives. For instance, Scandium is used in sports equipment and aerospace materials because of its lightweight and strong properties. Yttrium is used to make camera lenses and computer screens. While lanthanum is used to make rechargeable batteries and camera lenses too.

So, that's it about group 3 elements. They are very special elements in the periodic table, and they have unique properties that make them useful in many different ways!