Chemistry: Science Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every chemistry term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Groups and periods

Groups and periods are the vertical columns and horizontal rows of the periodic table of elements, which organize elements by their atomic number and by patterns in their properties, such as how they react and how many valence electrons they have.

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