Periodic Trends test

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What are negatively charged particles of an atom?

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Electrons

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons and electrons in an atom.

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Does ionization energy increase or decrease as you go across periods?

Back

Ionization energy increases as you go across periods.

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What do atoms 'want' to achieve in terms of valence electrons?

Back

Atoms 'want' to have 8 valence electrons to complete their outer shell.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

Back

Protons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of protons?

Back

Protons have a positive charge.

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What is the charge of neutrons?

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Neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

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What trend is observed in electronegativity as you move across a period?

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Electronegativity increases as you move across a period.