Periodic Table Trends Flashcard

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What is the element with the highest electronegativity?

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Fluorine (F)

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How does ionization energy change from left to right within a period in the periodic table?

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It increases.

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Which element has the smallest ionization energy in Period 6?

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Cesium (Cs)

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What trend does the atomic radius exhibit across a period?

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The atomic radius decreases from left to right.

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How does electronegativity change from left to right within a period in the periodic table?

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It increases.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What is ionization energy?

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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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

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The atomic radius increases.

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What is the relationship between atomic number and electronegativity?

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Generally, electronegativity increases with increasing atomic number across a period.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in understanding element properties?

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The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.