Periodic Trends Review

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

The ability of an atom to accept/attract electrons.

Front

Which alkali metal is most likely to lose an electron?

Back

Cesium (Cs) is the most reactive alkali metal.

Front

Which has a lower ionization energy: Lithium or Potassium?

Back

Potassium has a lower ionization energy than Lithium.

Front

Which element has a larger atomic radius than Zinc?

Back

Strontium has a larger radius than Zinc.

Front

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

Back

Atoms get bigger because they have more energy levels.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in a gaseous or ion state.

Front

What trend is observed in electronegativity across a period?

Back

Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right.

Front

What trend is observed in atomic radius down a group?

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Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

Front

What is the most electronegative element?

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Fluorine (F) is the most electronegative element.

Front

How does the reactivity of alkali metals change down the group?

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Reactivity increases as you move down the group.