Mendeleev and the Periodic Table

The video explores the life and achievements of Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian chemist who created the periodic table. It covers his early life, education, and the challenges he faced, as well as his academic career and personal life. The video details the process of how Mendeleev developed the periodic table, his inspiration, and the impact of his work on the field of chemistry. It concludes with a discussion of his legacy and the honors he received, including having a crater on the moon and an element named after him.

Who is credited with the creation of the periodic table?

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

• Dmitri Mendeleev

Where was Dmitri Mendeleev born?

• Moscow, Russia

• Siberia, Russia

• St. Petersburg, Russia

• Kiev, Ukraine

What was the profession of Mendeleev's father before he went blind?

• Teacher

• Merchant

• Chemist

• Factory Worker

What significant academic achievement did Mendeleev accomplish at the age of 31?

• He received a Nobel Prize

• He published his first book

• He discovered a new element

• He became a professor at St. Petersburg State University

What was the name of the textbook Mendeleev wrote that won him a prize?

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

How did Mendeleev organize the elements in his periodic table?

• By alphabetical order

• By atomic number

• By atomic weight and properties

• By color

What inspired Mendeleev to finalize the arrangement of the periodic table?

• A conversation with a colleague

• A letter from a friend

• A dream

• A scientific conference

Which element is named after Mendeleev?

• Mendelevium

• Mendeleevium

• Mendeleium

• Mendelevium

What is one of the honors Mendeleev received posthumously?

• A statue in Paris

• A Nobel Prize

• A metro station in Moscow

• A crater on Mars

What is the primary benefit of the periodic table according to the video?

• It lists all known compounds

• It organizes elements by similar properties

• It predicts chemical reactions

• It helps in memorizing chemical formulas