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Periodic Table Puzzles

The document provides clues to solve a periodic table puzzle by assigning fictitious symbols to the first 18 elements. The clues indicate properties of the elements such as their group, number of energy levels, valence electrons, and whether they are metals, nonmetals or gases. Solving the clues involves understanding patterns in the periodic table like how groups and periods relate to an element's electron configuration and number of valence electrons. The goal is to use this information to correctly place the fictitious symbols in the periodic table.

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Periodic Table Puzzles

The document provides clues to solve a periodic table puzzle by assigning fictitious symbols to the first 18 elements. The clues indicate properties of the elements such as their group, number of energy levels, valence electrons, and whether they are metals, nonmetals or gases. Solving the clues involves understanding patterns in the periodic table like how groups and periods relate to an element's electron configuration and number of valence electrons. The goal is to use this information to correctly place the fictitious symbols in the periodic table.

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Periodic Table Puzzles


Fictitious symbols are used for the first 18 elements in the periodic table. Use the clues below to write the
fictitious symbol in the appropriate spot on the periodic table provided. Symbols for real elements do not
represent those elements. HINT: You do not have to complete each clue in order.

 Clue 1 U and J are alkali metals. J has more energy levels.

 Clue 2 T has 4 valence electrons on the 3rd energy level.

 Clue 3 M is a metal in period 3 with 2 valence electrons.

 Clue 4 X has one proton in its nucleus.

 Clue 5 Q has 2 energy levels, is a nonmetal, and is a solid at room temperature.

 Clue 6 L is a noble gas that doesn’t have 8 valence electrons.

 Clue 7 Z and Y are members of the nitrogen family. Y is a gas at room temperature.

 Clue 8 D has seven valance electrons. R has two valance electrons.

 Clue 9 G has 6 valence electrons.

 Clue 10 V and W have full outer energy levels. V has 3 energy levels.

 Clue 11 A atoms have 3 valence electrons and E atoms have 6 valence electrons.

Both are in the second period.

 Clue 12 K has one fewer total electrons than V.


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 Clue 13 I has 3 valence electrons on the third energy level.

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Patterns in Electron Configuration 


Overview: One of the many patterns contained in the periodic table is that of electron configuration. In this
activity, you will identify these patterns. Later, you will use these patterns to determine the order in which
electrons fill the orbitals of an atom. As you complete the activity, keep the following in mind: 
• Period = row, Group = column 
• Valence electrons = electrons in the outermost shell (or energy level) of an atom
• Use the provided periodic table, which shows only valence electrons. 
• There are two number systems for the Groups. We will focus on the A/B system. 

Directions: Answer the following questions using the periodic table that you colored last week. Raise your
hand if you need help.

1. Which Groups have an s-orbital as the last orbital? 

2. Which Groups have a p-orbital as the last orbital? 

3. Which Groups have a d-orbital as the last orbital? 

4. Which section of the table is left? This section corresponds to the f-orbitals. 

5. Look at Group 1A. What is the relationship between the Period number and the energy level of the
valence electrons? 

6. Look at Group 3A. What is the relationship between the Period number and the energy level of the
valence electrons? )

7. Look at Group 3B. What is the relationship between the Period number and the energy level of the
d-orbitals? 

8. Look at the Inner Transition Metals (bottom section). The Lanthanide series (58-71) is part of
Period 6. The Actinide series (90-103) is part of Period 7. What is the relationship between the Period
number and the energy level of the f-orbitals? 

9. Look at all of the A Groups. What is the relationship between the Group number (1A, 2A, etc.) and
the total number of valence electrons for each element? (Add up the exponents to find the total
number of valence electrons.)

MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES (See reverse side)

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