Introduction to the periodic table
DO NOW
Write down what you think the periodic table
is/shows. Explain why it is in the pattern it is.
Discuss with the person next to you.
Why are atoms
important?
How big are
they?
Atoms
• Atoms are the smallest part of an
element.
• Everything is made from atoms.
• They are formed from three different
subatomic particles, called protons,
neutrons and electrons.
Atoms
An atom has a tiny nucleus at its centre,
surrounded by electrons.
Element
Made of 1 type of atom. Cannot be broken
down chemically into any simpler substance.
Colour code and label the
groups on your periodic table
Metals/Non-metals Alkali Metals Noble Gases
Halogens Transition metals
Group 1 – The alkali metals
Li
Na
Rb
Cs
Fr
Group 2 – Alkaline earth metals
Be
Mg
Ca
Sr
Ba
Ra
Metals and non-metals
Metals Draw in this line that
divides metals from
non-metals (Metalloid)
H He
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
K Ca Fe Ni Cu Zn Ge As Se Br Kr
Ag Sb Te I Xe
Pt Au Hg Po At
Non-metals
Group 7 – The halogens
F
Cl
Br
I
At
Group 8 – The Noble gases
He
Ne
Ar
Kr
Xe
Rn
The transition metals
Sc Zn
Ac Cn
Lanthanide
Actinide
Metals and non-metals
Metals Draw in this line that
divides metals from
non-metals
H He
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
K Ca Fe Ni Cu Zn Ge As Se Br Kr
Ag Sb Te I Xe
Pt Au Hg Po At
Non-metals
Periodic Table Song! Enjoy!!