The Periodic Table: Patterns in the Modern Periodic Table

The video explains how many big cities and chessboards are designed in grid patterns, similar to the modern periodic table. It describes how the periodic table is organized into rows called periods, where atomic numbers increase from left to right. The video also highlights that elements in the same column, known as groups or families, share similar properties. For instance, elements in family 11, such as copper, silver, and gold, are heavy metals. The video emphasizes the patterns and relationships within the periodic table.

What are the elements in a period said to have in common?

Can you name some elements that belong to the family labeled 11?