Periodic Trends Review

Front

Which family contains the most active metals?

Back

Alkali metals are the most active metals, found in Group 1 of the periodic table.

Front

The element with the largest electronegativity in the halogens is _____?

Back

Fluorine (F) has the largest electronegativity among the halogens.

Front

Electronegativity increases as you move _____?

Back

Electronegativity increases as you move up a group and left to right across a period.

Front

A measure of the size of an atom; generally defined as the distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron orbit:

Back

Atomic radius is the measure of the size of an atom.

Front

Which of the following lists the atoms in order of increasing Ionization energy?

Back

The correct order is calcium (#20), iron (#26), copper (#29).

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group due to the addition of energy levels.

Front

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

Back

Ionization energy generally increases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

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

Front

Which group of elements is known for having low ionization energies and high reactivity?

Back

Alkali metals are known for having low ionization energies and high reactivity.

Front

What is the relationship between atomic size and ionization energy?

Back

As atomic size increases, ionization energy decreases.