Book excerpt: If you are studying any type of science and need to know about the periodic table and all of its elements, you may benefit from a periodic table (advanced) study guide in order to help you organize and apply the information in a matter that makes sense. With so many different elements on the table to memorize, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of information. Having a study guide helps to break down the information for you so that it is easier to understand and remember.