Representative Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals

A series of lessons devoted to the basic characteristics of the chemical elements, the organisation of the periodic table, and the rules regarding how the pupil may read the table in an appropriate manner.

The Universe Creation Momentum

Periodicity

By the conclusion of this chapter, the pupil shall find themselves equipped to: Classify the various chemical elements according to their established groups and characters. Formulate predictions regarding the periodic tendencies and properties exhibited by the representative elements.

Occurrence and Preparation of the Representative Metals

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be enabled to: Identify the natural sources from which the representative metals are obtained. Describe the processes of electrolytic and chemical reduction employed to extract these elements from their native states.

Structure and General Properties of the Metalloids

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall find themselves able to: Describe the general preparation, properties, and various uses of those substances known as the metalloids. Relate the preparation, properties, and diverse compounds of the elements boron and silicon.

Structure and General Properties of the Nonmetals

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be rendered capable to: Describe the structure and physical properties inherent to the various nonmetallic substances.

Occurrence, Preparation, and Compounds of Hydrogen

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be rendered capable to: Describe the properties, preparation, and various compounds of the element hydrogen.

Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Carbonates

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be rendered capable to: Describe the preparation, properties, and practical uses of certain representative metal carbonates.

Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Nitrogen

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be rendered capable to: Describe the properties, preparation, and various uses of the element nitrogen.

Occurrence, Preparation, and Properties of Phosphorus

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall be rendered capable to: Describe the properties, preparation, and various uses of the element phosphorus.

Occurrence, Preparation, and Compounds of Oxygen

By the conclusion of this section, the pupil shall find themselves rendered capable to: Describe the properties, preparation, and various compounds of the element oxygen. Describe the preparation, properties, and practical uses of certain representative metal oxides, peroxides, and hydroxides.