Virginia Standards
VA.7-8. Virginia 2010 Science Standards of Learning
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PS.2. The student will investigate and understand the nature of matter. Key concepts include
PS.2.b) Elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, and salts.
PS.4. The student will investigate and understand the organization and use of the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include
PS.4.a) Symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families (groups), and periods.
PS.4.b) Classification of elements as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals.