THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

WHAT IS AN ELEMENT

-An element is a substance found on Earth

-There are 118 elements

-Elements make up everything we see and touch

WHAT IS THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS?

-Arranges all the elements into a chart that is easy to read

-Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number & atomic mass

-Labels each element by its shorthand

-Allows for easier communication amongst scientists

Increasing atomic mass

RareEarth

Elements

Each column is called a Group or Family. The elements in each group share similar properties.

Groups/Families

Each row is called a period.

Periods

RareEarthElements

Alkali Metals

Alkaline Earth Metals

Transition Metals

Halogens

Noble Gases

Now you know how to read the Period Table of Elements !J

Sources: Chemistry LibreTexts, livescience, sciencelearn

By: Shreya Ohri