1.3.1 - Trends and Properties of the Periodic Table

Which trend increases as you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table?

• Atomic radius

• Electronegativity

• Metallic character

• Atomic mass

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As you move down a group in the periodic table, what happens to the atomic radius?

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It increases

• It first increases, then decreases

Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

• Fluorine

• Chlorine

• Bromine

• Iodine

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What is the general trend in ionization energy as you move across a period from left to right?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It first decreases, then increases

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Which of the following properties increases as you move down a group in the periodic table?

• Electronegativity

• Ionization energy

• Atomic radius

• Electron affinity

Which element is likely to be the most metallic?

• Sodium (Na)

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Aluminum (Al)

• Silicon (Si)

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What trend is observed in the melting points of the elements as you move from left to right across a period?

• Generally increases

• Generally decreases

• Remains constant

• Increases, then decreases

Which of the following statements is true about the non-metallic properties of elements?

• They decrease as you move down a group.

• They increase as you move down a group.

• They remain constant across a period.

• They increase as you move from left to right across a period.

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What happens to the first ionization energy as you move from the top to the bottom of a group in the periodic table?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It first decreases, then increases

Which of the following elements is expected to have the lowest electronegativity?

• Nitrogen (N)

• Phosphorus (P)

• Arsenic (As)

• Bismuth (Bi)

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