Periodic Table

Definition

The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Elements are listed in order of increasing atomic number.

Related terms

Atomic Number:

This is the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom. It defines the identity of an element.

Element Symbol:

This is a one or two-letter abbreviation that represents an element on the periodic table. For example, "H" stands for Hydrogen and "O" stands for Oxygen.

Group (Periodic Table): A column in the periodic table that contains elements with similar properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.