This document discusses the periodic table and periodic trends. It provides an overview of the history and development of the periodic table. It also summarizes key trends in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity across the periodic table. Specifically, atomic radius is largest for elements in the southwest corner as they have the largest atomic number but smallest effective nuclear charge. Ionization energy is greatest for elements in the northeast corner as they most tightly bind their valence electrons. Electron affinity is most favorable for elements in the northeast corner as they have the greatest ability to gain electrons.