Periodic Table Scientists

Discovered the noble gases as a new group

Most elements on the periodic table are nonmetals.

What does the word "periodic" mean?

This element is found on the left side of the periodic table, loses electrons, and good conductors of heat.

What large group does Silicon (Si) belong to?

This scientist coined the "law of octaves"; certain patterns repeat every 8th element.

Calcium is a

This element is brittle, poor conductor of electricity, gains electrons.

Arranged by atomic mass, similar properties were under each other; Father of periodictable

If elements were arranged by atomic number rather than atomic mass, properties "fit" better.