Periodic Trends Practice

Front

What happens to the atomic radius of alkaline earth metals as their atomic number increases?

Back

The atomic radius increases.

Front

As you move from top to bottom down a GROUP on the periodic table, what happens to the size of an atom?

Back

The size of an atom increases.

Front

Which element has a larger atomic radius than Zinc?

Back

Strontium has a larger atomic radius than Zinc.

Front

Order the following elements by increasing ionization energy: Neon, Lithium, Carbon.

Back

Lithium, Carbon, Neon.

Front

Which element has a higher electronegativity value: Niobium, Tin, Cadmium, or Iodine?

Back

Iodine has a higher electronegativity value.

Front

Define ionization energy.

Back

Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

Front

Explain the concept of electronegativity.

Back

Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

Front

What is the trend in electronegativity as you move across a period?

Back

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