Patterns in the Periodic Table of Elements



Learning Intentions

  1. To learn some of the patterns in how the Periodic Table of Elements organizes the elements.

Videos

The Periodic Table Song (2018 Update!) - AsapSCIENCE (3:04)




The (Truly) Periodic Table (7:04)


Alkali Metals in Water (2:22)


Why do you think there is not any video footage of francium reacting with water?


Questions

  1. The elements in each group (__________________) have the same number of __________________ electrons.
  2. The elements in each period (__________________) have the same number of __________________.
  3. All of the elements and isotopes with atomic number 84 (__________________) or higher are __________________.
  4. Please fill out the following table:

    Group
    		 Group Number
    		 Valence Electrons
    		 Other Characteristics
    Alkali Metals 1 1 Very reactive
    Alkaline Earth Metals
    Transition Metals
    Metalloids / Semimetals
    Boron Family
    Carbon Family
    Nitrogen Family
    Oxygen Family
    Halogen Family
    Inert Gases
    Lanthanides and Actinides