Exploring Periodic Table Trends- Honors

Which element has the largest atomic radius in Period 2 of the periodic table?

• Lithium (Li)

• Beryllium (Be)

• Carbon (C)

• Fluorine (F)

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

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It first increases, then decreases

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Which of the following elements is the most electronegative?

• Sodium (Na)

• Chlorine (Cl)

• Fluorine (F)

• Oxygen (O)

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As you move down a group in the periodic table, what happens to the metallic character of the elements?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It disappears

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Which element has the smallest atomic radius among the following?

• Potassium (K)

• Calcium (Ca)

• Bromine (Br)

• Krypton (Kr)

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Which of the following best describes the trend in electronegativity as you move down a group?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates

Arrange the following elements in order of increasing ionization energy: Na, Mg, Al.

• Na < Mg < Al

• Al < Mg < Na

• Mg < Na < Al

• Na < Al < Mg

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Given the elements Li, Na, and K, which has the highest metallic character? Explain your reasoning.

• Li, because it is at the top of the group

• Na, because it is in the middle of the group

• K, because metallic character increases down a group

• All have the same metallic character

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Which pair of elements would you expect to have the most similar atomic radius?

• Na and Mg

• Cl and Br

• Li and K

• F and Ne

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If an atom has a high ionization energy and a small atomic radius, what can you infer about its position on the periodic table?

• It is likely on the left side and at the bottom

• It is likely on the right side and at the top

• It is likely in the middle

• It is likely on the left side and at the top

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