CHEMISTRY+how+to+read+a+periodic+table

﻿ A little tip to remember how to read the periodic table. A: atomic number P: protons (+) and E: electrons (-)

M: mass - (minus) A: atomic number = N: neutrons (o)

﻿Example:

for lithium.

3 *take the atomic number and... Li * this is the atomic symbol 7 *minus it from the atomic mass..and that equals the number of neutrons.

a picture of this element might look like this;

 ﻿ ﻿ ﻿ ﻿ + o o - - + o + o -

-sydnie ross. Periodic Table- Trekas

When looking at the periodic table it is very easy to get confused on how to read it. So this wiki page was created tor help you Read the periodic table and find out were everything us. So if you ever need help on how to find the atomic numbers, protons, and electrons, or need help on how to read the periodic table... This is the page to come to. ~bach