Periodic Table & Trends

Front

What color on the periodic table corresponds with the noble gases?

Back

Black.

Front

Which family of elements reacts violently with water and exposure to oxygen?

Back

Alkali metals.

Front

Which element has a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?

Back

Calcium (Ca).

Front

What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

Back

Groups.

Front

As you move down group 16 in the periodic table, what happens to the electronegativity of the elements?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the general trend in atomic radius as you move from left to right across a period?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the general trend in ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What are the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table called?

Back

Periods.

Front

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

Back

It represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

Front

What are transition metals known for?

Back

They are known for their ability to form various oxidation states and colored compounds.