Periodic Law

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What does the term "inert" mean?

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Does not react.

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Metalloids are typically described as:

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Having characteristics of metals and nonmetals.

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Which periodic group has the smallest atomic radius?

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Noble Gases.

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As you go across a period from left to right, how does the size of the atom change?

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Decreases.

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The element with the largest electronegativity is:

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F (Fluorine).

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What is the Periodic Law?

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The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.

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What are noble gases?

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Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are mostly inert and do not readily react with other elements.

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What is electronegativity?

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

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

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Atomic radius increases.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.