- Explain the arrangement and layout of the periodic table.
- Categorize elements within a group based on their placement in the periodic table.
- Differentiate metals from other element categories using their typical attributes.
- Employ the flame color test to identify metals in accordance with their periodic table positioning.
- Correlate the number of valence electrons and oxidation state of a main group element with its location in the periodic table.
- Elaborate on the key patterns in atomic characteristics across both groups and periods.
- Clarify the underlying causes at the atomic level for the primary trends in atomic radii, ionization energy, and electronegativity across groups and periods.