What is a good way to study the perodic table of elements?

Question

*what is the best way to memorize the perodic table of elements?*

Answer 1

Recognize the patterns that occur in the table; it is not called "periodic" without reason. It is also helpful to associate each category with a familiar elemet, for example, silicon with metalloids, as it makes one familar with the properties of that group.

Answer 2

Memorize trends in the elements. They are grouped in families for a reason (vertical lines).

Memorize the major elements.

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Ryan

Answer 3

What do you mean by study? Memorize? Or reaction wise?
Generally, students are taught organic chemistry, followed by inorganic chemistry, followed by main group (transition metals).