Chapter 6 Exam CP

Front

What happens to electronegativity as you move across the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity increases.

Front

Which electron in Magnesium requires the most energy to remove?

Back

The 3rd electron.

Front

Who is known as the father of the periodic table?

Back

Dmitri Mendeleev.

Front

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

Back

Metalloids.

Front

What are some common properties of metals?

Back

Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and have a shiny appearance.

Front

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

Back

The atomic radius increases.

Front

What is the trend of ionization energy as you move across a period in the periodic table?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the staircase line on the periodic table?

Back

The staircase line separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.

Front

What is the general trend of reactivity for nonmetals as you move across a period?

Back

Reactivity of nonmetals generally increases as you move across a period.