C3
The Periodic Table
Classifying elements and using group patterns to make careful predictions.
How can a table of elements predict the behaviour of matter?
The periodic table is more than a list. Its repeating patterns help scientists classify elements, predict properties and choose materials for real problems.
Where this matterselectronic materialsbattery chemistrysafe storage of reactive elements
Spiral links
This topic builds on and feeds forward to:
- Y7 C1: atoms, elements and chemical symbols
- Y8 C4: reactions and word equations
- Y9 IGCSE Bridge: atomic structure and periodic trends
Lessons in this topic
C3.1C3.2C3.3C3.4C3.5
Metals and non-metals
Practical connection: Materials evidence investigation
Groups and periods
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The elements of Group 1
Practical connection: Alkali-metal evidence
The elements of Group 7
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.
The elements of Group 0
Core explanation, retrieval and Exam Practice.