Unit 4 Activity
Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt
Name: _______________________________________________
Hr:____________
Directions:
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Use any periodic table to answer each of the questions below.
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To answer each of the questions below, draw the following:
o Atomic number
o Symbol
o Element name
o “s” for solids, “l” for liquids, and “g” for gases
Example: If the answer to the question was hydrogen, the box below would receive full credit.
Task 1: Names and Symbols
1. Find at least 3 elements named after countries.
2. Find at least 3 elements named after scientists!
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3. Find 1 element named after a state.
4. Find 1 element named after a jewel.
5. Find 3 elements named after planets.
6. Find 1 element like it should be in a comic book.
7. Find at least 5 elements whose symbols DO NOT match their names/make sense.
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8. What is the only letter NOT appearing on the periodic table as a symbol or part of a symbol?
Section 2: Groups and Periods
Define
1. Groups:
2. Periods:
Directions: Without repeating the elements you found above, answer the following questions.
3. Find three elements in the same family.
4. Find three elements in the same period.