Periodic Table Trends

Front

What do metals have the largest of?

Back

Atomic radius only.

Front

What are the vertical columns of elements on the periodic table called?

Back

Groups.

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

The ability of an atom to attract/accept electrons.

Front

How does atomic radius change as you move down a group and from right to left across a period?

Back

Atomic radius generally increases.

Front

Why do atoms tend to get smaller as you move across the periodic table?

Back

Because the atoms have more protons.

Front

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

Back

Ionization energy generally increases.

Front

What is the trend of electronegativity as you move down a group?

Back

Electronegativity generally decreases.

Front

What are periods in the periodic table?

Back

Horizontal rows of elements.

Front

What is the relationship between atomic size and metallic character?

Back

As atomic size increases, metallic character increases.

Front

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

Back

The atomic radius decreases.