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 atomic radius?

Back

The size of the atom.

Front

What happens to the atomic radius as you go from top to bottom within a group in the periodic table?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The amount of energy needed to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

Which element has the smallest ionization energy in Period 6?

Back

Cs.

Front

Which atom has the largest atomic radius?

Back

Francium.

Front

What trend is observed in electronegativity across a period from left to right?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the general trend of ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Define the term 'metals' in the context of the periodic table.

Back

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

Front

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

Back

It decreases.