Mazurs, Edward G., Types of Graphic Representation of the Periodic System of Chemical Elements , by author, 1957. Pauling, Linus, General Chemistry , Dover Publications, New York,1988. Van Spronsen, J. W., The Periodic System of Chemical Elements , Elsevier, 1969. In my classes, it is eventually used as a basis for extending the periodic law to explain valence and to introduce quantum theory. Mazur's book details over 100 variations of periodic tables.
Different tables bring out unique relationships between elements, while disguising others.
Students are asked to identify and explain an alternate classification system. Mazurs, Edward G., Types of Graphic Representation of the Periodic System of Chemical Elements , by author, 1957. Demonstrate proper use of magnet and conductivity tester. Solicit examples of observations and conclusions from students. Once upon a time, a child was visiting a landfill with his family.