The Periodic Table
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Objective
I can predict the chemical behavior of elements using their location in the periodic table.
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Practice
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Explain how the arrangement of elements in the periodic table helps predict their chemical behavior.
Describe the relationship between an element's group number and its valence electrons. How does this affect the element's reactivity?
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Exit ticket
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“An element is located in group 17 and period 3 of the periodic table. Predict its reactivity and explain your reasoning based on its position in the periodic table. An element is found in group 2 and period 5 of the periodic table. Describe its likely reaction with a non-metal from group 16, and justify your prediction using periodic trends.”
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