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Periodic Table Basics Class Work

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Periodic Table Basics Class work

1. What do the elements in the same column (Group) on the periodic table have in common?

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2. What do the elements in the same row (Period) on the periodic table have in common?

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3. What three atomic structures are used to group the elements on the periodic table?

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4. What is meant by the following statement: "The atom has a full or complete outer shell."

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5. Which three elements on your chart on page 18 in your Science Notebook have a full outer

shell? Give the symbol for each.

(a)____________(b)____________(c)_____________

6. Using the periodic table and/or your chart on page 14, predict the number of valence

electrons for each element based on its location on the periodic table.

Shells

Valence Electrons

Calcium

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Chlorine

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Barium

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Lead

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Xenon

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Potassium

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Periodic Table Basics Class Work