Periodic Trends

Front

What is the atomic radius?

Back

The size of an atom.

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius increases.

Front

What trend is observed in electronegativity as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity decreases.

Front

Which element has the smallest ionization energy in Period 2?

Back

Lithium (Li).

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy needed for a neutral atom to remove an electron.

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 electronegativity?

Back

The ability of an atom to attract and bind with electrons.

Front

Which element has a larger atomic radius: Strontium or Zinc?

Back

Strontium has a larger atomic radius than Zinc.

Front

What happens to the ionic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

Ionic radius increases.

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius generally decreases.