Periodic Table Trends Lesson

Periodic table trends

By Rachel Wampler

Electron Affinity

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Multiple Choice

A nonmetal has a higher electron affinity.

• True

• False

​Metallic characteristic

• Refers to the level of reactivity of a metal

Multiple Choice

metallic character is greatest

• in the top right corner

• in the bottom right corner

• in the top left corner

• in the bottom left corner

​Atomic Radius

​Atomic Radius cont.

Multiple Choice

Which atom has the largest atomic radius?

• potassium

• rubidium

• francium

• cesium

​Electronegativity

​Electronegativity is how strongly an element attract electrons towards itself

Multiple Choice

Which has the greater EN: 
N or C?

• C
• N

​Ionic Radius

​Ionic Radius is the distance between the nucleus and the electron in the outermost shell !

Multiple Choice

As you look from left to right across a period, ionic radius

• increases

• decreases

​Ionization Energy

Multiple Choice

Which has a lower ionization energy?

• Lithium

• Cesium

• Sodium

​Summary