Periodic Table & Trends

Front

What happens to the electronegativity of elements in group 16 as you move down the group?

Back

The electronegativity decreases.

Front

Which element has a larger atomic radius than Zinc?

Back

Strontium has a larger atomic radius than Zinc.

Front

How many valence electrons does Potassium (K) have?

Back

Potassium (K) has 1 valence electron.

Front

What are the elements along the staircase of the periodic table called?

Back

The elements along the staircase are called metalloids.

Front

Which group of the periodic table consists of inert gases?

Back

The noble gases group consists of inert gases.

Front

What is the general trend of atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

The atomic radius generally increases as you move down a group.

Front

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

Back

Ionization energy generally increases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

What are alkali metals known for?

Back

Alkali metals are known for being highly reactive and having one valence electron.

Front

What is the significance of the staircase line on the periodic table?

Back

The staircase line separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.

Front

How does the reactivity of halogens change as you move down the group?

Back

The reactivity of halogens decreases as you move down the group.