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Research: Science and Education
Periodic Patterns
Geoffrey Rayner-Canham
Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University, Corner Brook, NF A2N 6P9, Canada

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August 2000
Vol. 77 No. 8
p. 1053

Abstract
There are more relationships among the elements than those by group or period. This paper provides an overview of the different patterns, including the diagonal relationship, the (n) group and (n + 10) group similarities, the "knight's move" relationship, the early actinoid relationship, and compounds that imitate elements. By incorporating these relationships, descriptive inorganic chemistry can be taught in a more organized and interesting manner.

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*  Citation
Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 1053.
*  Keywords
Descriptive Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Main-Group Elements; Periodicity / Periodic Table; Transition Elements
*  History
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July 5, 2000
April 15, 2005
Link to Letter added (April 2004).
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