The Periodic Table of Elements

And
Physical & Chemical Characteristics

Periodic Table of Elements 7 Key pieces of information shown on the Periodic Table of Elements

• Element Name
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Periodic Trends List the 5 periodic trends

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• Electron Affinity
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Physical Property Definition:

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Chemical Property Definition:

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Physical Change Definition:

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Chemical Change Definition:

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Physical & Chemical Characteristics

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 The Periodic Table of Elements
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Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Now you try.

Answer the following questions using the Periodic Table of Elements and Periodic Trends
page of this handout.

1. What is the atomic number of Oxygen?

2. What group does Sodium belong to?

3. What elements are in the same group as Sulfur?

4. Give the Name for each symbol. [Pt, Ar, Fe and Cl]

5. What is the group number for the Noble Gases?

6. How many Halogens (Group 17) are there and what are their Symbols?

7. Which has higher electron affinity, F or Na?

8. What category are gold, silver and iron in?

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Physical & Chemical Characteristics
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Assess the statements below and write which of the following properties are changes best
describe it. Answer the questions listed below.

1. Physical Property 3. Physical Change

2. Chemical Property 4. Chemical Change

Which of the above categories best describe each statement?

1. Gallium metal melts in your hand.

2. This area of the screen/page is yellow-orange.

3. Iron metal is melted.

4. Platinum does not react with oxygen at 25 C.

5. Iron sits outside and rusts.

6. Copper acquires a greenish coating when left in the rain.

7. Wood burns in air.

8. A rock is broken into small pieces.

Define each term below.

Physical Property: Physical Change:

Chemical Property: Chemical Change:

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