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SCIENCE Q3 WEEK 7&8

The document discusses the organization and classification of elements in the periodic table, highlighting the arrangement based on increasing atomic numbers and the identification of groups and periods. It explains the properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids, including their physical characteristics and reactivity. Additionally, it includes activities for students to test their understanding of the periodic table concepts.

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SCIENCE Q3 WEEK 7&8

The document discusses the organization and classification of elements in the periodic table, highlighting the arrangement based on increasing atomic numbers and the identification of groups and periods. It explains the properties of metals, nonmetals, and metalloids, including their physical characteristics and reactivity. Additionally, it includes activities for students to test their understanding of the periodic table concepts.

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SCIENCE 8 (QUARTER 3 – WEEK 7 and 8) Prepared by: JOEL D.

RABANAL, Subject Teacher


PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
Learning Competency: Use the periodic table to predict the chemical behavior of an element (S8MTIIIi-j-12).

Periodic Table of Elements


Elements were arranged in the periodic table in rows and columns according to increasing atomic numbers.
This arrangement was based on properties of elements which were found to be repeated regularly through the
elements arranged according to increasing atomic number.
The modern periodic table organizes elements in such a way that information about the elements and their
compounds are easily revealed. The vertical columns of the periodic table, called groups, identify the families of
elements. Some families have their special names. Group I is named as the alkali metals, Group 2 as the alkaline earth
metals, Group 17 as the halogens, and Group 18 as the noble gases. Groups 13 to 16 are named based on the first
elements found in their families. Thus, Group 16 is called the Oxygen Group. The horizontal rows or periods are
numbered from the top to bottom. There are seven horizontal rows or periods in the periodic table.
The elements are grouped into blocks or series in the periodic table. Group 3 to Group 12 constitutes one block
wherein elements in this block are referred to as the transition elements. The lanthanides and actinides are special
series of elements but are also part of the transition block; they are also called the inner transition elements.

Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids


We can use the periodic table to identify the known elements as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. A stair
step line separates metals and nonmetals. The majority of the elements on the left side of the table are metals. The
nonmetals are confined to the right side of the table. Metalloids or semimetals are the elements along the stair step
line. The seven elements commonly regarded as semimetals are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony,
tellurium and polonium.
The physical properties of metals include luster, malleability, ductility and conductivity. Metals vary in
reactivity. The most reactive metals will react even with cold water while least will not react even with acid. The ease
and speed with which metal reacts with another substance is called its reactivity. Nonmetals exist in all three states of
matter; Gases, Liquids, Solids. They are not able to conduct electricity or heat very well and have no metallic luster.
Non-metallic elements are very brittle, and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets. Metalloids have a
mixture of metallic and non-metallic properties. They are considered to be semi-conductors that can conduct heat and
electricity to some extent.

Test Your Understanding!

Activity 1: Multiple Choice

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SCIENCE 8 (QUARTER 3 – WEEK 7 and 8) Prepared by: JOEL D. RABANAL, Subject Teacher
Directions: Read and answer the following questions by choosing the letter of the best answer. Use separate sheet for
your answers.
1. In the modern Periodic Table, elements are arranged ______________.
A. in alphabetical order B. according to atomic mass
C. according to atomic number D. according to the number of neutrons
2. Which best describes oxygen?
A. Oxygen is a halogen. B. Oxygen is a nonmetal.
C. Oxygen is a noble gas. D. Oxygen is a rare earth element.
3. In the Periodic Table, the vertical columns that extend down the Periodic Table are called __________.
A. classes B. groups C. line D. periods
4. The elements in group 1A of the periodic table are called ______.
A. alkali metals B. alkaline earth C. halogens D. rare earth
5. Which of the following elements belong to the group that includes the most active metals?
A. Aluminum B. Iron C. Mercury D. Sodium
6. Sodium is in the same group or family as _________.
A. Calcium B. Helium C. Lithium D. Thorium
7. How many periods are there in the periodic table?
A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
8. With respect to the position in the periodic table of elements, metallic character increases from _________.
A. top to bottom B. bottom to top
C. left to right D. right to left
9. Which of the following elements is most reactive?
A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Lead D. Potassium
10. Which of the following elements is least reactive?
A. Hydrogen B. Gold C. Platinum D. Silver

Activity 2
Directions: Direction: Put a check ( / ) in the appropriate boxes to indicate characteristics of metals, nonmetals and
metalloids.
Characteristics Metals Nonmetals Metalloids
1. Zigzag line on the periodic table
2. Good electrical conductor
3. Semiconductor
4. Malleable and ductile
5. Right side of the periodic table
6. Left side of the periodic table
7. Brittle
8. Solid at room temperature
9. Poor electrical conductor
10. Luster/shiny

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