Through the study of this topic, students can develop an understanding of the importance of the Periodic Table in chemistry. In this topic, students are required to acquire the knowledge and concepts abo ut the periodic trends of physical properties of some elements and the periodic relationship between acid-base properties of selected oxides.

Students can also develop knowledge and concepts of the properties of selected transition metals and their comp ounds. The importance of the use of transition metals in industries and other applications will be discussed.