1.4 Periodic Table 1

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Students should be able to:

1.4a demonstrate an understanding that elements in the Periodic Table are arranged in order of ascending atomic number (proton number) and of the electronic configuration from hydrogen to krypton inclusive

1.4b recall and explain, in terms of structure and bonding, trends in the following properties of the elements across the period sodium to argon of the Periodic Table

i melting temperature and boiling temperature

ii electrical conductivity

iii ionisation energy.