Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends · Physical Science

Patterns in the Periodic Table

Analyzing how the arrangement of electrons dictates the chemical properties of different groups.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do some elements explode in water while others are completely unreactive?
  2. 2How does the structure of an atom predict its position on the table?
  3. 3What patterns emerge when we look at the physical properties of metals versus non-metals?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - The Periodic Table
Year: Year 9
Subject: Science
Unit: Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends
Period: Physical Science

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