1st Semester final review #3: Periodic Table/Trends

Front

What kind of ion will nitrogen form?

Back

-3 ion

Front

What kind of ion will an atom form if it has 6 valence electrons?

Back

-2 ion

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An atom of argon tends not to bond with an atom of a different element because the argon atom has —

Back

a total of eight valence electrons.

Front

Which of the following elements has the greatest ionization energy?

Back

As

Front

Which element is a member of the halogen family?

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Iodine

Front

What is the periodic trend for atomic radius as you move down a group?

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

Front

What is the periodic trend for electronegativity as you move across a period?

Back

Electronegativity increases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

Back

Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

What are the characteristics of metals on the periodic table?

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Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable.