How to Read the Periodic Table of Elements
Start with the atomic number at the top of each element block; it tells you the number of protons. Then, look at the element symbol (the big letter) and the atomic mass (bottom number) to find out more details.
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Check the groups (columns) for elements with similar properties and the periods (rows) for elements with increasing atomic numbers.
Just look at the atomic number and the element symbol. That's all you really need.
It's pretty simple, really. Columns = groups with similar properties, rows = periods with increasing atomic number. The whole thing is like a big chemistry cheat sheet!
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