4.1.2 The periodic table

Recall how the elements in the periodic table are arranged

Describe how elements with similar properties are placed in the periodic table

Explain why elements in the same group have similar properties and how to use the periodic table to predict the reactivity of elements

Describe the early attempts to classify elements

Explain the creation and attributes of Mendeleev's periodic table

Identify metals and non-metals on the periodic table, compare and contrast their properties

Explain how the atomic structure of metals and non-metals relates to their position in the periodic table

Describe nobel gases (group 0) and explain their lack of reactivity

Describe the properties of noble gases, including boiling points, predict trends down the group and describe how their properties depend on the outer shell of electrons

Describe the reactivity and properties of group 1 alkali metals with reference to their electron arrangement and predict their reactions

Describe the properties of group 7 halogens and how their properties relate to their electron arrangement, including trends in molecular mass, melting and boiling points and reactivity

Describe the reactions of group 7 halogens with metals and non-metals

Chem ONLY: Describe the properties of transition metals and compare them with group 1 elements, including melting points and densities, strength and hardness, and reactivity (for CR, Mn Fe, Co, Ni & Cu)