Periodic Table Trends Flashcard

Front

How does electronegativity change from top to bottom in a group in the periodic table?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the element with the smallest ionization energy in Period 6?

Back

Cs.

Front

Which element's atoms are smaller: Neon or Sodium?

Back

Neon.

Front

According to the Octet Rule, atoms of elements react with each other in order to attain how many electrons in their outermost energy level?

Back

8.

Front

As you move down the periodic table, why do atoms get bigger?

Back

The atoms have more energy levels.

Front

What is the trend of atomic radius as you move from left to right across a period?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the significance of the Octet Rule in chemical bonding?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

Front

What is the trend of metallic character as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

It increases.