Periodic Table and Bonding Fundamentals

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Course Outline

  1. Periodic table structure
  2. Electron shells pattern
  3. Valence electrons
  4. Metals vs non-metals
  5. Reactivity trends
  6. Ion formation
  7. Ionic compounds
  8. Covalent bonding
  9. Diatomic elements
  10. Types of reactions
  11. Balancing equations
  12. pH scale and indicators

1. Periodic table structure

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Period: A horizontal row on the periodic table. Elements in the same period have increasing atomic numbers and similar electron shell levels.
  • Group: A vertical column on the periodic table. Elements in the same group share similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.
  • Atomic number: The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It uniquely identifies an element and determines its position in the periodic table.
  • Periodic table structure: Organised by atomic number, with elements arranged in periods (rows) and groups (columns). This organisation reflects periodic trends in properties and reactivity.

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1. What does the structure of the periodic table primarily represent?

2. What is the pattern of filling electron shells in an atom according to the Bohr model?

3. What is the primary role of valence electrons in an atom?

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Periodic table — structure?

Organized by atomic number in periods and groups.

Period — definition?

Horizontal row with increasing atomic number.

Group — definition?

Vertical column with similar properties.

Atomic number — role?

Number of protons, identifies element.

Electron shells pattern — rule?

Fill 2, 8, 8… electrons per shell.

Valence electrons — location?

In the outermost shell.

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