Needs Of Classification Of Elements
Chapter Name : Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_03_01_01 |
Topic Name : Needs Of Classification Of Elements |
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Sub Topic Name : Needs Of Classification Of Elements |
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Introduction
As newer elements were discovered, they needed to be arranged into a proper form and pattern to study their properties properly. Therefore, it was required to form the periodic table.
Pre-Requisites:
Element, atom, periodic properties
Activity:
Making a pattern of arrangement helps to simplify things and make usage better.
Real Life Question:
How does a set pattern ease off the chaos? Why a large number of puzzle pieces means greater confusion?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| classification | Classification is to categorize things based on their properties. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| A puzzle, a coin sorter | See the level of chaos you feel when a puzzle before and after solving a puzzle . |
Real life uses :
Items falling in a same group, are similar in one respect or the other.
Places to visit :
Closet, kitchen
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| A coin sorting machine | When the coins are sorted according to the denomination, you can pick the one u want to use. |
What you learn in Theory:
Classification of elements helps to study them properly as well as make way for the discovery of new ones. It also helps to predict the behavior of similar elements.
What you learn in Practice:
Classification makes things simpler to understand.