Periodic Table & Trends

Front

What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

Back

Groups

Front

What happens to atomic radius as you move down a group in the Periodic Table?

Back

Atomic radius increases because you add more and more shells (energy levels).

Front

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

Back

Electronegativity decreases.

Front

Which of the following is an alkali metal: Magnesium, Iron, Sodium, Europium?

Back

Sodium

Front

How many valence electrons does an atom of Argon (Ar) have?

Back

8

Front

What are the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table called?

Back

Periods

Front

What is the trend in ionization energy as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Ionization energy generally increases.

Front

What is the trend in atomic size as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Atomic size generally decreases.

Front

What is the definition of electronegativity?

Back

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

Front

What are transition metals?

Back

Transition metals are elements found in groups 3-12 of the Periodic Table, known for their ability to form variable oxidation states.