Periodic Table : Part One

General Trends
Classifying elements and its use
to predict properties of elements
The elements are systematically arranged which
helps us in remembering their properties.
Prediction of molecular formulae, nature of
oxides and types of chemical bonding can be
made.
Prediction of new elements.
On the basis of properties, correct electronic
configuration can be given.
Periodicity
Refers to the gradual change of physical and
chemical properties across the period
Group
I
Group
II
Transition
Metals
Group
III
Group
VII
Group
0
GROUP
Electronic Configuration of Lithium: 2.1
Electronic Configuration of Sodium: 2.8.1
Electronic Configuration of Potassium: 2.8.8.1
Electronic Configuration of Rubidium: 2.8.18.8.1
What do they share in common?
GROUP Vertical Columns
Same no. of valence electrons
Similar chemical properties
Reacts in similar ways
Down the group,
More metallic in character
Proton no. increases
Atomic radius/size increases
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
PERIOD
Electronic configuration of Sodium: 2.8.1
Electronic configuration of Magnesium: 2.8.2
Electronic configuration of Silicon: 2.8.4
Electronic configuration of Argon: 2.8.8
What do they share in common?

PERIOD Horizontal Rows
Same no. of electron shells
From the left to the right,
Metallic character decreases
Non-metallic character increases

Metal usually has 1, 2 or 3 valence electrons in
its atom
Non-metal usually has 5, 6, 7 or 8 valence
electrons in its atom
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