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This is Mendeleev's Periodic Table from 1869. 

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Explain why Mendeleev left gaps in his version of the Periodic Table. 

Important Questions on The Periodic Table

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Atoms have no overall charge - they are neutral. Which one of the sentences below explains why? 
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The nucleus of an atom contains 3 protons and 4 neutrons. Which statement about the atom is true? 

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This is a diagram of a lithium atom. Label the diagram by choosing words from this list. 

period, group, proton, neutron, proton number, electron, nucleus, electron shell (orbit) 


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The symbol for carbon in the Periodic Table is C612. Describe the electronic structure of a carbon atom. 

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These diagrams show two different models of the atom. 

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State two similarities and one difference between the two models.

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Sodium has atomic number 11 chlorine has atomic number 17. Compare the structure of a sodium atom with that of a chlorine atom. 

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Neon is in Group 18 of the Periodic Table. Argon is below neon in the group. Which of these statements is true? 

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Read the following information about three Group 17 elements. 

At room temperature: 

• bromine is a brown liquid 

• iodine is a purple-black solid 

• chlorine is a green gas. 

Write down in order of increasing atomic number these three Group 17 elements. Give a reason for your answer.