Development of the Periodic Table
Understand that elements have different properties and how the periodic table has been developed over time according to our knowledge of these properties.
Development of the Periodic Table
Understand that elements have different properties and how the periodic table has been developed over time according to our knowledge of these properties.
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Key learning points
- Define and describe some properties of elements.
- Describe how the periodic table has developed over time
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Periodic table (useful but not essential)
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the name for a tiny particle that makes up everything?
element
ion
molecule
oxygen
Q2.
Substances made up of only one type of atom are called ...
compounds.
mixtures.
molecules.
Q3.
The atomic number is ...
the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
the total number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus.
Q4.
The periodic table is a list of all the known ...
metals.
particles.
substances.
Q5.
The horizontal rows in the periodic table are called ...
clubs.
families.
groups.
Q6.
The verticle columns in the periodic table are called ...
clans.
clubs.
families.
periods.
6 Questions
Q1.
Which two are examples of physical properties?
flammability
reactivity
toxicity
Q2.
Starting with the earliest, put these scientists in order of their contribution to the development of the periodic table.
Q3.
The discovery of which subatomic particle allowed Moseley to reorder the periodic table?
Q4.
Elements in the same group of the periodic table share similar ...
atomic numbers.
atomic weights.
symbols.
Q5.
What is the name of the horizontal rows in the modern periodic table?
families
groups
teams
Q6.
Match each of the following scientists with their contribution to the development of the periodic table.
put elements into groups of 8 based on their properties
occasionally ignored the atomic weight as thought it incorrect
ordered the elements based on their atomic number