Classification of elements

and modern Periodic table

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Old periodic table
 The vertical columns of the table are
called groups or families. Element in the
same group have similar but not identical
characteristics
Numbered from 1 to 18.
Elements in the same
group have the same
number of outer shell
electrons, and hence similar chemical
properties.
 The horizontal rows of the table are called
periods.
Numbered from 1 to 7.
Each contains elements
with electrons in the same
outer shell.
 All elements in the same Group of the
Periodic Table
have the same outer shell electron
configuration.
All elements in the same Period of the
Periodic Table have outer shell electrons
filling the same shell.
 Types of elements
There are three main types of elements: metals, non
metals and metalloids
1. Metals appear on the left hand side of the zig zag
line that separates the periodic table
2. Non metals appear on the right hand side of the zig
zag line that separates the periodic table
3. Elements on either side of the zigzag line have
properties of both metals and non-metals. These
elements are called metalloids.
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Block Part of Similarities in Elements
Periodic Table
s Groups 1 and 2 Outer shell electrons are in
the s subshell (s1 and s2)
p Groups 13 to 18 Outer shell electrons are in
the p subshell (s2p1 to s2p2)

d Transition The d subshell is being

metals progressively filled (d1s2 to
Groups 3 to 12 d10s2)
f Lanthanides The f subshell is being
and Actinides progressively filled
 Noble Gases
Found in group 18 (the last column of the
periodic table.)
Do not react easily with other elements, as
they have a full outer shell.
 Homework
Write a short note on modern periodic
table.