559-02 - Elements and the Periodic Table of Elements
Learning objectives
- Discuss the history of the periodic table of elements
- Describe the role elements play in chemistry
- Explain the importance of an element's atomic weight, atomic number, and symbol
- Discuss how electrons in the outer shell of an atom relate to chemical reactions and bonding
- Describe the organizational pattern of the periodic table of elements and list classifications of elements
Course overview
Industrial facilities use many chemicals to treat the water they use for cooling and other industrial purposes. Some working knowledge of elements and their interactions is important in understanding water chemistry.
The Elements and the Periodic Table of Elements training course presents the periodic table of elements and introduces how electrons control an elements' chemical behavior and actions. This online training course explains how elements are named, grouped, and listed on the periodic table. Topics include:
- History of the periodic table
- Elements and classifications
- Periodic table layout
This course is part of the Water Treatment training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
