Periodic Trends

Front

What happens to atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

Atomic radius generally increases as you move down a group.

Front

What happens to atomic radius as you move from right to left across a period?

Back

Atomic radius generally increases as you move from right to left across a period.

Front

Define electron affinity.

Back

Electron affinity is the energy released when a neutral atom gains an electron.

Front

What is the name of the family of elements that includes fluorine and chlorine?

Back

Halogens.

Front

How does electronegativity change as you move down group 16 in the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity decreases as you move down group 16.

Front

Which element has a greater electronegativity: Cl or Br?

Back

Cl has a greater electronegativity than Br.

Front

What is the trend in ionization energy as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

What is the trend in ionization energy as you move down a group?

Back

Ionization energy generally decreases as you move down a group.

Front

What is the general trend for metallic character in the periodic table?

Back

Metallic character increases as you move down a group and decreases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

What is the relationship between atomic size and ionization energy?

Back

As atomic size increases, ionization energy generally decreases.