In Investigation One, you will investigate the Periodic Table of the Elements and properties of elements contained within the table. During this Investigation, you will:

1. Use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast metals and non-metals.
2. Identify metal and non-metal elements on the Periodic Table.
3. Describe the physical properties of metals and non-metals.
4. Locate elements on the Periodic Table using the following:

• atomic number
• periods and groups
• atomic mass
• symbol

In Investigation Two, you will investigate the chemical properties of elements. You will also examine the Periodic Table of the Elements in greater depth. During this Investigation, you will:

1. Observe the reactivity of four different elements in hydrochloric acid (HCl):

• Carbon
• Sulfur
• Magnesium
• Iron

In Investigation Three, you will further investigate the properties of elements and their groupings on the Periodic Table of the Elements. During this Investigation, you will:

1. Test the conductivity of electricity of the following elements using a multimeter:

• Copper
• Magnesium
• Sulfur
• Iron
• Zinc
• Carbon
• Aluminum

In Investigation Four, you will study the chemical and physical properties of metalloids. During this Investigation, you will:

1. Analyzed the reactivity of silicon (Si), zinc (Zn), and carbon (C) in hydrochloric acid (HCl).
2. Tested the conductivity of electricity of the following metalloids:

• Zinc (Zn)
• Carbon (C)
• Silicon (Si)

3. Organize elements as metals, non-metals, and metalloids using a Venn Diagram.