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Tables
The Long Form of the Periodic Table reveals the electron configuration of each element.
Use the periodic table with the Electronegativity of each element to find the polarity of bonds.
This Short Form of the Periodic Table
provides the symbol, name and average atomic mass of each element. You will not be able to use a table with the names of the elements for quizzes and tests.
This Short Form of the Periodic Table is used most often for quizzes and tests because it includes the symbols, average atomic mass but not the names of the elements.