The periodic table orders elements horizontally by the number of protons in the atom’s nucleus and places those with similar chemical properties in columns. The repeating patterns of this table reflect patterns of outer electron states.

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Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

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Next Generation Science Standards

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Yes

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9, 10, 11, 12

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Science

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DCI.PS1.A.9-12.2

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Description en-US: The periodic table orders elements horizontally by the number of protons in the atom’s nucleus and places those with similar chemical properties in columns. The repeating patterns of this table reflect patterns of outer electron states.

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