Periodic Trends

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

How does electronegativity change in Group 16 as you move down the group?

Back

Electronegativity decreases.

Front

Which element has the largest atomic radius in Group 18?

Back

Radon (Rn).

Front

Which element has a larger radius than Zinc?

Back

Strontium.

Front

Why do atoms get bigger as you move down the periodic table?

Back

Atoms have more energy levels.

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius decreases.

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

A measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons.

Front

What happens to ionization energy as you move down a group?

Back

Ionization energy decreases.

Front

What is the trend of ionization energy across a period from left to right?

Back

Ionization energy increases.

Front

What is the relationship between atomic size and metallic character?

Back

As atomic size increases, metallic character increases.