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Periodic Table Test - Study Guide

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 * 1) Approximately how many elements are in the universe? How many of these are naturally occurring?
 * 2) How did Mendeleev create the Periodic Table of Elements?
 * 3) Why was Mendeleev able to predict the discovery of unknown elements? What later evidence proved that Mendeleev was right?
 * 4) How are elements organized in the Modern Periodic Table?
 * 5) Why is the Periodic Table of the Elements an important tool for scientists?
 * 6) What basic information is contained in the table?
 * 7) What are the seven horizontal rows of the table called? How are the elements of a row related?
 * 8) What are the vertical columns of the table called? How are the elements of each column related?
 * 9) What do we know about the elements grouped together in families?
 * 10) What is the difference between a reactive and a stable element?
 * 11) What are some examples of highly reactive elements? Where are they found in the Periodic Table?
 * 12) What are some examples of stable elements? Where are they found in the Periodic Table?
 * 13) Approximately what percentage of the elements are metals?
 * 14) What family are many familiar metals in? What common properties do they possess?
 * 15) Most of the rare earth elements are considered to be synthetic. What does that mean?
 * 16) Explain why hydrogen is unique.
 * 17) How do the physical and chemical properties of elements change on the periodic table?
 * 18) What groups are the transition metals? List the properties of transition metals.
 * 19) Compare the lanthanides and the actinides.
 * 20) State the periodic law.
 * 21) What are the two basic rules for writing the symbols for elements?
 * 22) How does the zigzag line on the periodic table help you?
 * 23) Know the importance of carbon, aluminum and oxygen.