Periodic Trends

Front

What is a negatively-charged ion which forms when an atom gains electrons?

Back

Anion

Front

What is one-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are bonded together?

Back

Atomic radius

Front

Which atom has the largest atomic radius?

Back

Francium

Front

Which of the following halogens has the greatest electronegativity?

Back

Chlorine (Cl)

Front

The atom with the highest 2nd ionization energy?

Back

Li

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius increases.

Front

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

Back

Electronegativity increases.

Front

What is ionization energy?

Back

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

Front

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

Back

Ionization energy decreases.

Front

What is the trend in metallic character as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Metallic character decreases.