0973 08 The Periodic Table SUPPLEMENT

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Where does the periodic table get its name from?

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Periodic means occurring at regular intervals. The periodic table shows elements with similar properties occurring at regular intervals.

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Where are metals found on the periodic table?

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Metals are found to the left and towards the bottom of the periodic table.

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Where are non-metals found on the periodic table?

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Non-metals are found towards the right and top of the periodic table.

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What can the period tell you about the electrons in an atom?

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How many shells of electrons an atom has. E.g. carbon is in the second period so has two shells.

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What is a trend?

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A pattern in properties.

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How is the modern periodic table organised?

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In order of increasing atomic number.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

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The columns, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0.

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What can the group tell you about the electrons in an atom?

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How many electrons in the outer shell. E.g. carbon is in group 4 so has 4 electrons in the outer shell.

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In terms of electrons, what do group 1 elements have in common?

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1 electron in the outer shell.

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In terms of electrons, what do group 7 elements have in common?

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7 electrons in the outer shell.