Fresh periodic table

 

 

Define and Discover:

What we tried to make there is a  fresh new version of a periodic table. But the problem there, was that we had to make a periodic table that is different from the original one, but still has the detail it needs. We needed to make some self questions to solve for the problem. The questions that we landed on were; “How could we make the table without giving up any information or detail?” and “What kind of background frame do we need to provide for the elements and the information’s to fit?” . We did some research about the periodic table we had, and some extra information about the elements. We found out that the periodic table had few ways organized,  and a few patterns it had. Therefor, we decided to make a simple and more information added  periodic table.

 

Dream:

First, we dreamed about what our periodic table would be with the organizations and patterns we brainstormed. Using the given questions and imagination, we brainstormed these questions; “How could we arrange it differently based on its chemical and physical properties?” atomic mass, atomic number etc. “What different shapes could be used?” circle, 3D, triangle, flat but the background is 3D (if that makes sense) etc. How can you use color? non-color, multiple colors used but in separate parts etc. Then me and my partner chose the answers that gave an impact on us, and started dreaming once more. NO. We started constructing/planning based on the answers, and more detail/information we researched. This dreaming part really made the project a high successful rate of the project.

 

 

Design:

Our design was organized vertically by the atomic number. We added colors to each separate families. alkaline metals – Red, alkaline earth metals – Green, Halogens – Blue, Noble Gases – Orange, Lanthanide – Purple, Actinide – Yellow, Transitions metals – non colored. Our plan/goal was to give the most simple, eye-catching information we can give by looking at the periodic table. Compared to the original form, I think our periodic table is more educated. Because if I demonstrate how the original periodic table looks like; it is messy. Not eye-catching, can’t really get information quickly, and has some un-needed information. But our designed model, it is eye-catching and simple. Has even more information than the original periodic table. It provide lots and lots of brainstorming and communication with my partner

 

 

 

Deliver:

The periodic table we made is based on the normal version of the periodic table. There are 6 differences compared to the original periodic table. 1. Color: We colored the title of the periodic table and used multiple colors for each of the different families. (brief explanation of the color under the periodic table) 2. Shape: We used round circles instead of rectangles because we found it more related to the periodic table than the rectangles. (The circles are related to the Bohr model) 3. Organization: We organized it vertically by atomic numbers. Because we figured that it was more eye-catching since we are coloring the separate families. 4. Different Patterns: Since our periodic table is vertically organized, the patterns are also the opposite from the original periodic table. 5. More detailed/specific information: We deleted the complicated original electron configuration and included our simple version of electron configuration. Because the original form was so hard to read. Included information of how to draw a Bohr model looking at the electron configuration. 6. We rounded the atomic mass to the decimal’s tenth place (except 0.4, 0.5, 0.6). Because it takes to much space, and no need to know super specific detail for the atomic masses. Therefor the twin P Table is made.

 

Debrief:

We could’ve improved our plan by using bigger paper. Also we could’ve used the empty space more intelligently. Then it might of been a 100% completed periodic table. Some difficult situations/problems we had was communication. It was hard to work out the differences at the first time, but when thoughts were together, the work we had to do was a lot more smoother than before. Another problem was who should do the work. This is also part of the communication problems we had before. We had our design ready, we knew what we were doing, we just needed to proceed. Well, that was the problem. After multiple discussions, we worked it out. We could’ve improved these problems by being more respectful to each other (since my partner was my twin brother). Anyway, we solved our situations and problems as best as we could of done, and our results was pretty impressive. I give 99.9 marks our periodic table. (Cause I couldn’t find any, but I knew there would be a “we could’ve done this part better” at least 0.1%).

 

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