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First 20 Elements

First 20 Elements

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⚛️ Part 1: The First 20 Elements

Instructions: Complete the table below with information about the first 20 elements of the periodic table.

Atomic Number Element Name Chemical Symbol Key Properties/Common Uses
1 Hydrogen H _________________________
2 _____________ He _________________________
3 Lithium ____ _________________________
4 _____________ Be _________________________
5 Boron ____ _________________________
6 _____________ C _________________________
7 Nitrogen ____ _________________________
8 _____________ O _________________________
9 Fluorine ____ _________________________
10 _____________ Ne _________________________
11 Sodium ____ _________________________
12 _____________ Mg _________________________
13 Aluminium ____ _________________________
14 _____________ Si _________________________
15 Phosphorus ____ _________________________
16 _____________ S _________________________
17 Chlorine ____ _________________________
18 _____________ Ar _________________________
19 Potassium ____ _________________________
20 _____________ Ca _________________________

🔬 Part 2: Element Classification

1. Circle the elements that are metals (single selection for each):

Hydrogen

Lithium

Carbon

Sodium

Oxygen

Aluminium

2. Which of these elements are gases at room temperature? Check all that apply:

Hydrogen

Helium

Carbon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Neon

🏠 Part 3: Elements in Everyday Life

3. Match each element with its common use:
1. Carbon
2. Oxygen
3. Aluminium
4. Chlorine
5. Calcium
A. Swimming pool disinfectant
B. Pencil lead and diamonds
C. Breathing and combustion
D. Drink cans and foil
E. Bones and teeth
4. Name three household items and identify one element found in each:

📊 Part 4: Periodic Table Organisation

5. Fill in the blanks about the periodic table:

The periodic table organises elements by their _____________ number. Elements in the same _____________ (vertical columns) have similar properties. The first 20 elements include _____________ noble gases and _____________ alkali metals.

6. Draw a simple diagram showing the arrangement of the first 20 elements in the periodic table:
7. Explain why the periodic table is useful for scientists:

💭 Part 5: Student Notes & Reflection

8. Which three elements from the first 20 do you find most interesting and why?
9. Additional notes about elements and their properties:

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