Ages 11–12🔬 ScienceBeing planted

The Periodic Table

Describe the organisation of the periodic table into periods and groups, explain the contribution of Mendeleev, and use the table to identify metals, non-metals, and predict patterns in reactivity

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Question 1 of 3

Which of the following best explains why elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table have similar chemical properties?

Question 2 of 3

Which statement best explains a basic principle of the Mendeleev periodic table?

Question 3 of 3

Which statement correctly explains why the periodic table is organized into horizontal periods and vertical groups?

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