Unit Award Scheme

122532 THE PERIODIC TABLE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	state that the elements in the periodic table are arranged in proton order	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	describe how elements with similar properties are placed in groups in the periodic table	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	explain how to use the periodic table to predict the reactivity of a given element	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	describe the main early attempts to classify elements, eg the work of John Newlands	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	explain the creation and main attributes of Mendeleev's periodic table	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	identify at least two metals and non-metals on the periodic table and compare and contrast their properties	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	explain how the atomic structure of metals and non-metals relates to their position in the periodic table	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	describe noble gases (Group 0) and explain their lack of reactivity	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	describe the key properties of noble gases, including boiling points and the trends down the group	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	describe how the properties of noble gases depend on their full outer shell of electrons	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
11	describe the reactivity and key properties of Group 1 alkali metals with reference to their electron arrangement	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
12	describe the reactivity and key properties of Group 7 halogens with reference to their electron arrangement	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
13	describe the reactions of Group 7 halogens with Group 1 metals and non-metals.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 November 2024Level - Level One