Periodic Trends Review

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What is electronegativity?

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

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Which element has a larger atomic radius: Magnesium or Sulfur?

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Magnesium has a larger atomic radius than Sulfur.

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Why do atoms get bigger as you move down the periodic table?

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Atoms get bigger because they have more energy levels.

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Which has greater electronegativity: Nitrogen or Carbon?

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Nitrogen has greater electronegativity than Carbon.

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What are yellow atoms in the periodic table called?

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Nonmetals.

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What is ionization energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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How does metallic character change across a period?

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Metallic character decreases from left to right across a period.

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What is the trend of atomic radius across a period?

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Atomic radius decreases from left to right across a period.

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What is electron affinity?

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The energy change that occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.