Download 6-Getting to Know the Periodic Table

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Chapter 1 Assignment
You must complete both of the following assignments:
1. Complete the ‘Getting to know the periodic table’ assignment (back of page).
2. Create a song, rap or poem that describes the history of the atom.
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Assignment 1: Getting to Know the Periodic Table
Complete the following objectives using the periodic table below.
Objectives:
1) Using blue ink, write in the group numbers of each group below. Label the following families: Alkali
Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens and Noble Gases.
2) Using red ink, show the lewis dot structure for groups 1-2, 13-18.
3) Using black ink OR pencil, write in the period number for each period, and group number for each
group.
4) Answer each of the following questions:
a. Which element has 27 protons in its nucleus? ___________________________
b. How many neutrons does Phosphorous have? _________
c. What is the family name of Calcium? __________
d. How many orbitals does an atom of Polonium have? _________
e. How many valance electrons does a bromine atom contain? _________
f. How many valence electrons does a fluorine atom contain? _________
g. What is the atomic mass of Mg? ______________
h. What is the atomic number of nitrogen? ___________
i. How many electrons does oxygen have? ___________
j. What group number is gold found in? ____________
k. Which element has more orbitals, Iodine or Cesium? _________________
l. Which element has an atomic mass of 28 amu? ____________________
The Periodic Table of Elements