The Periodic Table and Atoms · Physical Science

Patterns in the Periodic Table

Identifying trends in reactivity and properties across groups and periods.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do elements in the same column behave like siblings?
  2. 2How did Mendeleev predict the existence of unknown elements?
  3. 3What causes some metals to explode in water while others do not?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - The Periodic Table
Year: Year 8
Subject: Science
Unit: The Periodic Table and Atoms
Period: Physical Science

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