The Periodic Table

Which of these elements has the greatest atomic radius? 

• H
• N
• Cl
• Cs

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Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are in the same group on the periodic table. Based on their locations, which statement about sodium and potassium is true?

• Sodium is less electronegative than potassium. 
• Sodium has fewer energy levels than potassium. 
• Sodium has a larger ionic radius than potassium. 
• Sodium has lower ionization energy than potassium. 

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The Periodic Table of the Elements is useful for revealing patterns and trends in the elements. Which statement accurately describes a pattern in the size of atomic radii in the Periodic Table of the Elements?

• Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and decrease from top to bottom in a group.
• Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and increase from top to bottom in a group.
• Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and increase from top to bottom in a group.
• Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and decrease from top to bottom in a group.

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The symbols W, X, Y, and Z represent four elements shown on the outline of a periodic table.
Which element has the highest electronegativity?

• W
• X
• Y
• Z

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Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine all have the same number of valence electrons and have a tendency to gain electrons. Which element has the greatest ionization energy and electronegativity?

• fluorine
• chlorine 
• bromine 
• iodine 

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All elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table of the Elements have what properties in common?

• They conduct heat and electricity 
• They are all gases 
• They are brittle and dull
• They are radioactive

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Based on their locations in the periodic table, which element has chemical properties most similar to those of calcium, Ca?

• beryllium, Be
• potassium, K
• titanium, Ti
• yttrium, Y

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The number of valence electrons in an element affects the reactivity of that element. Which element listed has the fewest valence electrons?

• beryllium (Be)
• sodium (Na) 
• oxygen (O) 
• neon (Ne)

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According to the Periodic Table of the Elements, which set of elements has similar properties?

• H, C, I
• He, H, Al
• He, Ne, Ar
• Na, Ca, Al

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What is the family name of this group of elements? 

• Alkali metals 
• Halogens 
• Noble Gases 
• Alkali Earth Metals 

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