Mendeleev's Periodic Table was based on weight and reactivity. Today, the Periodic Table is arranged by atmoic number. Know the symbol and names of the elements that Frank notes on the table he gave you. Be familiar with the common trend of the elements trying to fill their outer-shell with electrons. When charged, the elements are most stable this way.
Nonmetals prefer to fill up with electrons to achieve a full shell.
Metals usually prefer to give up electrons to achieve a full shell. Know any special group names that the columns on the Periodic Table might have. Know the usual charge that elements located in a certain column will make. No pattern or rule for the transition metals. Understand why B is not located next to Be, and why Mg is not located next to Al.