Periodic Table Trends

Front

Atomic radius generally increases as we move __________.

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down a group and from right to left across a period.

Front

A negatively charged subatomic particle that exists in various energy levels outside the nucleus of an atom.

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electron

Front

Vertical columns of elements (families) on the periodic table with similar properties are called __________.

Back

groups.

Front

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons and acquire a negative charge is known as __________.

Back

electronegativity.

Front

As you move down the periodic table, atoms get bigger. This is because __________.

Back

The atoms have more energy levels.

Front

The horizontal rows of elements in the periodic table are called __________.

Back

periods.

Front

The measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons is called __________.

Back

electronegativity.

Front

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have __________.

Back

similar chemical properties.

Front

The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of __________ in its nucleus.

Back

protons.

Front

The overall charge of an atom is determined by the balance of __________ and __________.

Back

protons and electrons.