Periodic Table Trends Flashcard

Front

Which groups on the periodic table are referred to as 'Transition Metals'?

Back

Groups 3–12.

Front

The energy required to remove electrons is the definition of:

Back

Ionization.

Front

Ionization energy is characterized as...

Back

The quantitative energy necessary for extracting an electron from an atom.

Front

Of the following elements, which one has the lowest melting/boiling point? (Li, Sg, Pd, In)

Back

Li.

Front

What is the name of the group labeled as Group 17 on the periodic table?

Back

Halogens.

Front

What is the definition of Electronegativity?

Back

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

Front

What is the Atomic Number?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the Atomic Radius?

Back

The distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost shell of electrons.

Front

What are Alkali Metals?

Back

Elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive and typically have one electron in their outer shell.

Front

What are Noble Gases?

Back

Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.