Periodic Table Trends

Front

Why do metals become more reactive as they move down a group?

Back

The electrons are further from the pull of the proton.

Front

Elements in the same group have _________ properties.

Back

Similar.

Front

What is the name of the group that is not reactive?

Back

Noble Gases.

Front

Which group is known for having a full outer shell of electrons naturally?

Back

Noble Gases.

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

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

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the periodic trend for electronegativity as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

It increases.

Front

What are alkali metals known for?

Back

They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in relation to the periodic table?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

Front

What are transition metals characterized by?

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They have partially filled d-orbitals and can form various oxidation states.