
The vertical columns show the groups (or families) of elements.

In the Large Print version of the table, the cell colour relates to the element category as shown on the key. A cell shows the atomic number, chemical symbol and atomic weight for an element. The table comprises cells arranged in columns and rows. It is recommended that you download the Periodic table overview from the RNIBBookshare site, as this shows the element categories in tactile format. The categories are not shown on the tactile version of the table, as there is insufficient space in the cells for textures.

In each column, the colour samples are to the left with their names to the right. Key to Large Print periodic table - The key to the table shows the colours used to represent the element categories, and is arranged in two columns. The table shows element categories (in large print only), groups (families) and periods, plus the atomic number, the chemical symbol and atomic weight for each element. This is a complex diagram and blind and partially sighted people may find it helpful to have some sighted assistance at first viewing. These will be at the top left of the page when it is the correct way up.

There is a locator dot and title shown on each page. The table is in five parts, which can be joined together. This is a multi-page document showing the periodic table of chemical elements, and on the Large Print version, a key to the table.
