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The Periodic Table

Science — First Preparatory

The Periodic Table

Lesson summary

Lesson summary

  • In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic number.
  • The table has 7 periods and 18 groups.
  • Period number = number of occupied energy levels. Group number is found from the number of outer-level electrons.
  • Metals are on the left, non-metals on the right, and noble gases are in group 18 and are unreactive.
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