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Introduction to the Periodic Table

Explore the basics of the Periodic Table, including elements, their properties, and how they are organized, suitable for Grade 6 science students.

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Introduction to the Periodic Table

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Good luck!

1. What is the main purpose of the Periodic Table?

a

To list all living organisms

b

To organize and classify elements

c

To show the history of the universe

d

To explain how atoms are made

2. Which of the following is NOT an element found on the Periodic Table?

a

Oxygen

b

Water

c

Gold

d

Hydrogen

3. The Periodic Table organizes elements by their atomic number and  .

4. Each element on the Periodic Table has a unique symbol, like 'H' for  .

5. Elements in the same column on the Periodic Table often have similar  .

6. All elements on the Periodic Table are man-made.

T

True

F

False

7. The Periodic Table is arranged into rows called periods and columns called groups.

T

True

F

False

8. What is an element?

9. Look at the illustration of an element box below. What do you think the number 6 represents?

Periodic Table Element Box