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Trends in the Periodic Table

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

Among these metals, which is the LEAST reactive?

a)

Fe

b)

Mg

c)

Ca

d)

Na

2.

The ionization energy of an element is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule. Based on the trend, which of the following indicates the correct DECREASING order of ionization energy?

a)

Li > Na > K > Cs

b)

Na > K > Li > Cs

c)

Li > K > Na > Cs

d)

Cs > K > Na > Li

3.

Generally, metals have the largest ____________.

a)

atomic radius and electronegativity

b)

electronegativity and ionization energy

c)

atomic radius

d)

ionization energy and electron affinity

4.

Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.

a)

decreases, increases

b)

increases, increases

c)

increases, decreases

d)

decreases, decreases

5.

Arrange the following atoms based on INCREASING atomic size

a)

Rb<Cs<Be<Mg

b)

Mg<Be<Cs<Rb

c)

Cs<Rb<Mg<Be

d)

Be<Mg<Rb<Cs