Periodic Table Concepts and Trends

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As you move across the periodic table, atoms tend to get smaller because ______________.

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the atoms have more protons.

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Which property describes the measure of an atom's attraction for another atom's electrons?

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electronegativity.

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Which group of elements has the highest ionization energy?

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noble gases.

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Which element will have a larger radius than Zinc?

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Strontium.

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Which of the following is a halogen?

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Chlorine.

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

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Atomic radius increases.

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What is ionization energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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

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Electronegativity increases.

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What are alkali metals?

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Elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive.

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What is the significance of the noble gases in the periodic table?

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They have full valence shells and are generally inert.

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