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Periods 1 & 8 have been working in chapter two which focuses on the periodic table.  I am sure that most people have seen one at some point. At first it could be intimidating, but after you learn a few things about it most people get the hang of it.

The periodic table is set up in a way that demonstrates "periodicity."  That is to say that the chemistry of the elements cycles and repeats in a left to right pattern.

The classes have progressed through the following. 

• Studying the creation of the periodic table through the years.
• Studying trends in the properties of the elements, in particular; metals and non-metals.
• Chemical laws that support the existence of a very important particle called the atom.
• Studying the inter-relationship between the particles that make up the atom.

That is all for now.  The classes have had one quiz, about half a dozen home-work assignments, and three note-book checks.  There will be a quiz next week and I will update more on that later.