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8. In the chart in Model B, fill in the missing information.

9. List the elements in Model B whose symbol does not appear to be related to the

name of the element.

10. Gold’s Latin name is Aurum and Iron’s Latin name is Ferrum. What does that tell

you about some of the element symbols?

11. Find 3 other elements on the periodic table (not in Model B) with the same

situation.

Model C: Periodic Table Organization

The vertical columns in the periodic table are called groups or families.

The horizontal rows in the periodic table are called periods.

Elements in the same family or group have similar chemical characteristics.

12. How many groups are there in the periodic table?

13. How many periods are there in the periodic table? (Don’t include the bottom two

that are in a section by themselves- we will get to those in a bit)

14. Which element has the most in common with Calcium, Sr, K, or Sc?

15. Fill in the chart below about the location of each of these elements.

Name

Symbol

Group

Period

Strontium

Model D: Lanthanide and Actinide Series

The Periodic Table below shows the bottom section of the table imbedded correctly.

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