FLASHCARD: Periodic Trends WS 1-3 2024

Front

What causes the shielding effect inside an atom?

Back

The electrons between the nucleus and the valence shell.

Front

How does electron shielding affect the overall size of the atom?

Back

It makes the atom larger.

Front

What is the name for the d-block elements?

Back

Transition metals.

Front

Calcium is most like which of the following?

Back

Barium because they are in the same group.

Front

Which of these element choices is a metal?

Back

Li.

Front

Define the shielding effect in atomic structure.

Back

The reduction in effective nuclear charge on the electron cloud, due to the presence of other electrons.

Front

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

Back

Atomic size increases.

Front

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

Back

Ionization energy increases.

Front

What are alkali metals?

Back

The group 1 elements in the periodic table, known for being highly reactive.

Front

What is the significance of the periodic table's groups?

Back

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.