Periodic rows

Periodic Table Periods

Periods are the rows of the periodic table. Moving left to right changes atomic number, electron filling, and recurring chemical trends.

Period 1

Period 1 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 2

Period 2 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 3

Period 3 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 4

Period 4 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 5

Period 5 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 6

Period 6 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.

Period 7

Period 7 elements share the same highest occupied electron shell.