Periodic Table Trends Practice

Front

What are the atoms along the stair step or zig-zag line on the periodic table called?

Back

Metalloids

Front

What is the definition of ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron.

Front

True or False: Nitrogen is found in Group 5, therefore will have 5 electron shells.

Back

False

Front

Which statement is true about sodium (Na) and potassium (K) based on their locations in the periodic table?

Back

Sodium has fewer energy levels than potassium.

Front

Which element has a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?

Back

Calcium (Ca)

Front

What is the general trend of ionization energy across a period in the periodic table?

Back

Ionization energy increases across a period from left to right.

Front

What is the general trend of atomic radius down a group in the periodic table?

Back

Atomic radius increases down a group.

Front

What are the main categories of elements in the periodic table?

Back

Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

Front

What is the significance of the stair-step line on the periodic table?

Back

It separates metals from nonmetals and indicates metalloids.

Front

What happens to the electronegativity of elements as you move from left to right across a period?

Back

Electronegativity increases.