Topic 3

Question 1

Explain what the periodic table is and why its important

Answer 1

The periodic table is the most important reference a chemist has because all the known elements are put into a meaningful pattern

Question 2

Describe how the periodic table is organised

Answer 2

It is organised from left to right based on the atomic mass/number

Question 3

Name and identify some elements on the periodic table

Answer 3

Oxygen O. 8, is the air we breath, Titanium Ti. 22, silver-grey metal, Aluminum Al. 13, Light weight silver metal