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DEVELOPMENT OF PERIODIC TABLE MODERN PERIODIC TABLE

Classification of Mnemonic Mnemonic

Elements & Periodicity "OLD MEN LOVE MANGO" "PERIODIC TALES"

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in Properties O Octaves Rule (Newlands) P Periods = horizontal rows (7 total)

USE THIS GUIDE L Lavoisier - metals & non-metals

classification
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Elements arranged by atomic number
Reactivity trends follow groups
D Dobereiner's Triads - 3-element groups I Ionization enthalpy increases across a period
M Mendeleev - first periodic table (atomic O Orbitals fill according to Aufbau principle
⁠Highlighted text shows important points mass-based) D d-block elements are transition metals
L Limitations of Mendeleev's table I Inert gases (Group 18) have full outer shells

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M Modern periodic law (atomic number- C Chemical reactivity follows trends
based)
T Table divided into s, p, d, f blocks

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Confusing periodic law A Atomic size decreases across a period
(atomic mass vs.
L Lanthanides & actinides are special cases
atomic number)
Forgetting exceptions E Electron affinity trends across periods

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in Mendeleev's table S Shielding effect affects trends
Key Point
Quick Study 💡 gives quick tips Modern periodic law states that the properties
of elements are a periodic function of their
Exam Tip

G u i d e atomic numbers. Learn group and period trends with examples.

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VALENCY & ELECTRON CONFIGURATION NOMENCLATURE OF ELEMENTS (Z > 100) QUICK REVISION CHECKLIST
PERIODIC TRENDS
Mnemonic Mnemonic
Mnemonic Before Exam
"A.I.E.E.E." “VALENCY RULES” "UNI-BI-TRI" ✅ Modern periodic law definition
✅ Periodic trends (atomic size, electronegativity, etc.)
V Valency depends on outer electrons U Un (1) ✅ Group & period division of elements
A Atomic radius
A Atomic number decides configuration B Bi (2) ✅ Nomenclature for elements Z > 100
I Ionization enthalpy L Last shell electrons determine bonding T Tri (3)
✅ Valency & oxidation states understanding
E Electron gain enthalpy E Elements in same group = same valency
Q Quad (4)
E Electronegativity N
C
Noble gases have valency zero
Cations and anions affect valency
P Pent (5) Scoring Tips
E Effective nuclear charge
H Hex (6)
Exam Tip . Draw periodic trends neatly in exams
Y You must remember oxidation states
Compare group vs. period properties
S Sept (7) Element 118 →
Use mnemonics to remember trends
Exam Tip Ununoctium (Uuo) Show numerical examples where
O Oct (8)
Forgetting noble gases in applicable
electronegativity trends Learn valency with E Enn (9) Keep element classification &
Confusing ionization enthalpy
Trend Summary periodic table nomenclature clear
with electron affinity N Nil (0)
blocks.
Atomic radius ↓ Down a group ↑ Across a period HIGH FOCUS AREAS
Ionization enthalpy ↑ Across a period ↓ Down a group
Quick Tip
Periodic law & modern periodic table
Electron gain enthalpy More negative across a period
Transition metals have variable Incorrect prefix order Atomic radius, ionization enthalpy,
Electronegativity ↑ Across a period ↓ Down a group
valency due to d-orbitals. Forgetting "ium" at the end electronegativity trends
Nomenclature of elements
Valency & periodicity
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