Periodic Table Trends Flashcard

Front

What happens to the atomic radius as you go from top to bottom within a group in the periodic table?

Back

It increases.

Front

What trend does the picture show?

Back

Atomic Radius.

Front

Which element has the highest electronegativity?

Back

Fluorine (F).

Front

What is atomic radius?

Back

The size of the atom.

Front

As you move down the periodic table, why do atoms get bigger?

Back

The atoms have more energy levels.

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

The measure of an atom's attraction to electrons.

Front

How does atomic radius change across a period from left to right?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The amount of energy needed to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

Which group in the periodic table contains the most reactive metals?

Back

Alkali metals (Group 1).

Front

What is the trend in reactivity for nonmetals as you move across a period?

Back

Reactivity increases.