Periodic Trends Practice

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What is Ionization Energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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Which has a higher Ionization Energy: Na or K?

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Na has a higher Ionization Energy than K.

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What are Valence Electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many Valence Electrons does Element W have if it is in Group 16?

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Element W has 6 Valence Electrons.

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What is Electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract and hold onto electrons.

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Which atom has the greatest Electronegativity: Al, Si, or P?

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P has the greatest Electronegativity.

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What is Atomic Radius?

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The distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost shell of electrons.

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Which atom has the largest Atomic Radius in Period 4: K, Kr, or Fe?

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K has the largest Atomic Radius in Period 4.

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What is the trend of Ionization Energy across a period?

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Ionization Energy generally increases across a period from left to right.

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What is the trend of Atomic Radius down a group?

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Atomic Radius generally increases as you move down a group.