Imagine that you traveled to an alien planet and discovered 12 new elements there — elements that don’t exist on Earth. What would you want to learn about those elements in order to understand that planet better? What clues might you look for to help you understand how the elements relate to one another? Full credit responses will include the following:
1. You have explained what characteristics are required to understand to add it to the periodic table. (3 points)
2. You have explained periods and groups on the periodic table (3 points)
3. You have explained how the periodic table works left to right, top to bottom (2 points)
4. You've answered with correct writing, citations and grammar. (1 point)