THE periodic table is a visual representation of the elements that occur in absolutely everything in our environment.
Small wonder seeing it for the first time can be somewhat overwhelming. It might not look like it makes any sense, but this table with its carefully arranged letters and numbers provides information on all the elements on Earth, their features and how they potentially interact with one another.
Before we delve into the information in the periodic table, let’s find out what elements are and how their traits determine where they appear on the table.