- The Periodic Table of Elements
- Groups (Vertical Columns)
- Periods (Horizontal Rows)
- Group 1: Alkali Metals
- Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals
- Groups 3-12: Transition Metals
- Group 17: Halogens
- Group 18: Noble Gases
- Lanthanides and Actinides: Inner Transition Metals (f-block)
- What is a group? A vertical column of elements with similar chemical properties.
- What is a period? A horizontal row of elements arranged by increasing atomic number.
- Nonmetals: Top right region (includes H, C, N, O, F, Ne, P, S, Cl, Ar, Se, Br, Kr, I, Xe, Rn, At, Ts, Og)
- Metals: Majority of the table, left and center (includes alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, lanthanides, actinides)
- Metalloids: Diagonal band between metals and nonmetals (B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te, Po, At)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of periodic table fill in the blank worksheet.
