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Periodic Table of Elements Explained - Metals, Nonmetals, Valence Electrons, Charges

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Overview

Explore the fundamental concepts of the periodic table of elements in this comprehensive chemistry video tutorial. Dive into the characteristics of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and transition metals, understanding their reactivity and charge properties. Learn about valence electrons, core electrons, and how they relate to element charges. Distinguish between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids, examining their unique properties such as electrical conductivity and malleability. Discover the characteristics of chalcogens, halogens, and noble gases, and their roles in chemical reactions. Investigate the structure of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons, and understand the forces at play within the nucleus. Practice calculating atomic properties and identifying elements through interactive quizzes and worksheets. By the end of this tutorial, gain a solid foundation in periodic table trends, atomic structure, and element identification, essential for further studies in chemistry.

Syllabus

Intro
Fluorine
Lithium
Charge repels
Nucleus
Ions
Quiz
More Examples
Which element conducts electricity
Which element contains two valence electrons
Which element is most likely to form a negative charge
Example Question
Diatomic Elements

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