The principal thing that one can read from a periodic table is the atomic number which is the number in the box that the element symbol appears and it means the number of protons in the nucleus of its atom and this number determines its chemical properties and is unique for each chemical element. The table is color coded to show the different types of elements ie "transition metals, alkali metals, noble gases" etc. and these different types are grouped together.
The periodic table provides vital information about an atom's properties, including its atomic number, symbol, atomic mass, and electron configuration. It also illustrates chemical properties and reveals trends among elements based on their position. Understanding these features helps in predicting the behavior of elements in chemical reactions.
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