Periodic Table Trends

Front

What happens to the atomic radius as you go from top to bottom in a group on the periodic table?

Back

It increases.

Front

Select the group that is the most reactive metals.

Back

Alkali Metals.

Front

What is the trend for atomic radius as you go from left to right within a period on the periodic table?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The amount of energy needed to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

Select the element with the lowest ionization energy.

Back

Barium.

Front

What is the atomic radius?

Back

The distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron shell.

Front

What trend does electronegativity follow on the periodic table?

Back

It increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom.

Front

What are alkali metals?

Back

The group of elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.

Front

What is the significance of the periodic law?

Back

It states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.

Front

What is the trend for ionization energy as you move down a group?

Back

It decreases.