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Organising the Periodic Table
Use atomic number, groups, periods and element families to read the periodic table as an organised pattern, not a random chart.
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A pattern chart for elements
The periodic table organises elements so patterns are visible. It is arranged by increasing atomic number, which means the number of protons in each element's atoms. This order is why neighbouring elements and families show repeating patterns.