The Modern Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements in the modern periodic table arranged by
A
In increasing order of atomic (proton) number
2
Q
What is a group
A
Column with elements with similar properties
3
Q
Why is it called periodic table
A
Similar properties occur at regular intervals
4
Q
What does a group number tell you
A
How many electrons there are in the outer shell and this gives them similar chemical properties
5
Q
What can you predict if you know the properties of one element
A
You can predict the properties of other elements in the same group
