Trends of the Periodic Table

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What happens to the radius of a Fluorine atom when it becomes a Fluoride ion?

Back

Its radius increases.

Front

Which element is classified as a metalloid?

Back

Arsenic.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

Back

In the upper right hand corner.

Front

In what state of matter are most nonmetals found?

Back

Gas.

Front

What is the general trend of atomic radius across a period in the Periodic Table?

Back

The atomic radius decreases from left to right.

Front

What is the general trend of ionization energy down a group in the Periodic Table?

Back

Ionization energy decreases as you move down a group.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

Which group of the Periodic Table contains the noble gases?

Back

Group 18.

Front

What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.