Understanding the

Periodic Table of elements

Key concept #3
By: Heather Henchen
Key concept # 3
 Matter is made up of the particles whose
properties determine the observable
characteristics of matter and it’s reactivity.

 What is matter?
 What are these particles?
 What are these particles made of?
 What does this information tell us and how

does it relate to the periodic table?

The element
Number of
Atomic electrons in each
shell
number
6 2
4

C
Chemical
symbol

Element name Carbon

12.011
Atomic weight (mass)
Functional groups of the periodic
table
Alkali metals Metals
Alkaline earth metals

Semi-metals (metalloids)

Non-metals
halogens (group distinction)

Noble Gases

Transition metals
Real life applications of the elements