1. T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
Periodic Table
Basics
Challenge 1
T. Trimpe

2. Use a periodic table and your knowledge of the element families to identify each element by name.
1. I am a member of the Carbon family with 14 electrons.
2. I am a member of the Alkaline Earth family and would have 6 energy levels.
3. I am a halide that is a liquid at room temperature.
4. I am a transition metal with 79 protons.
5. I am a member of the Alkali Metal family with 20 neutrons.

3. The answers are …
1. I am a member of the Carbon family with 14 electrons.
2. I am a member of the Alkaline Earth family and would have 6 energy levels.
3. I am a halide that is a liquid at room temperature.
4. I am a transition metal with 79 protons.
5. I am a member of the Alkali Metal family with 20 neutrons.
Silicon
Barium
Bromine
Gold
Potassium