The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends

Expand your knowledge on the periodic table, various periodic trends and classifications with this free online course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss Johann Dobereiner’s classification and A.E.B. de Chancourtois classification
Explain Newlands classification and Lothar Meyer’s classification
List the merits and demerits of Mendeleev’s classification
Summarize the modern periodic law and long form of periodic table
Recall the characteristics and properties of s, p, d and f - block elements
Distinguish covalent radius, metallic radius and Van der Waal’s radius
Paraphrase the periodic trends in atomic radii and ionic radii of elements
Recognize the factors affecting ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy
Outline the periodic trends in ionization enthalpy and electron gain enthalpy of elements
Describe the variation of electronegativity and valence in periods and groups

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