Periodic Table Trends

Front

What is the trend of atomic radius across a period in the periodic table?

Back

Atomic radius decreases across a period.

Front

What is the trend of atomic radius down a group in the periodic table?

Back

Atomic radius increases down a group.

Front

What are the elements located along the staircase on the periodic table called?

Back

Metalloids.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract or accept electrons.

Front

What happens to metal reactivity as you move across a period in the periodic table?

Back

Metal reactivity decreases.

Front

What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

Back

Groups.

Front

What is the trend of ionization energy across a period?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases across a period.

Front

What is the trend of ionization energy down a group?

Back

Ionization energy generally decreases down a group.

Front

What is the relationship between electronegativity and ionization energy?

Back

Generally, as electronegativity increases, ionization energy also increases.

Front

What are alkali metals and where are they located in the periodic table?

Back

Alkali metals are located in Group 1 of the periodic table.