PERIODIC TRENDS

Front

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

Back

decreases, increases

Front

What is the name of family I in the periodic table?

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Alkali Metals

Front

Which has the greater atomic radius: N or C?

Back

C

Front

Groups 3-12 in the periodic table are known as:

Back

Transition Metals

Front

The element with the smallest electronegativity in Period 6 is:

Back

Cs

Front

What trend occurs in ionization energy as you move across a period?

Back

Ionization energy increases.

Front

What trend occurs in electronegativity as you move down a group?

Back

Electronegativity decreases.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

Front

What is the atomic radius trend in the periodic table?

Back

Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group.

Front

What are the main characteristics of alkali metals?

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They are highly reactive, have one electron in their outer shell, and are soft metals.