Periodic Trends

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What is the Alkali Metal with the lowest mass?

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Lithium (Li) is the Alkali Metal with the lowest mass.

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Which element in Period 2 has the greatest atomic radius?

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Lithium (Li) has the greatest atomic radius in Period 2.

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What happens to the size of an atom when it loses an electron?

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The size of the atom becomes smaller when it loses an electron.

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Which element has a higher electronegativity than arsenic (As)?

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Carbon (C) has a higher electronegativity than arsenic (As).

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What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

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The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are called groups.

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What is electronegativity?

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

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How does atomic radius change across a period?

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Atomic radius decreases across a period from left to right due to increasing nuclear charge.

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What is the trend of ionization energy down a group?

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Ionization energy decreases down a group as the distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron increases.

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What is the trend of metallic character across a period?

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Metallic character decreases across a period from left to right.

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What is the trend of reactivity for alkali metals?

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Reactivity of alkali metals increases down the group.