Periodic table worksheets
Groups, periods and element families.
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How to make periodic table worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these periodic table worksheets
The periodic table arranges all 118 elements by atomic number so that elements with similar properties line up in columns. These worksheets cover groups and periods, element families such as alkali metals, halogens and noble gases, and Mendeleev’s clever predictions.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, short answers, word search.
- Key words: periodic table, period, group, atomic number, Dmitri Mendeleev, noble gases, alkali metals, halogens, metalloid, transition metals, non-metal, atomic mass.
- Best for: grades 6–10 (ages 11–16).
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Frequently asked questions
Who made the periodic table?
Dmitri Mendeleev published the first widely used version in 1869, leaving gaps for elements not yet discovered.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Will every worksheet be the same?
No. Each tap of “New worksheet” picks a different mix of questions from the topic’s question bank, so you can give different versions to different students.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 6–10 (ages 11–16). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.