How to Read Periodic Table Elements
Just remember, top left to bottom right: Atomic number goes up! Each column (or group) shares similar properties too.
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It's not rocket science, just chemistry! Atomic number = protons, and the periodic trends are your best friends for understanding reactivity.
Read it like a book but sideways. Each element square generally holds the atomic number, symbol, name, and atomic mass.
Look at the atomic number to know the number of protons. The symbol in the middle is the element's symbol, and below it, you'll usually find the atomic mass.
Start with the atomic number. It tells you the number of protons in the nucleus. The group (column) number can give insight into the element's properties.
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