Periodic Table and Trends

Front

What is each column in the periodic table called?

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Group

Front

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties? K and Na, K and Ca, K and Cl, K and S?

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K and Na

Front

Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases?

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Noble gases

Front

Which element has a larger atomic radius than Zinc? Gallium, Aluminum, Magnesium, Strontium?

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Strontium

Front

Which element is not in the Alkali metal family? Li, H, Fr, Cs?

Back

H

Front

What are the main groups of the periodic table?

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Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Transition metals, Halogens, Noble gases.

Front

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

Back

Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

Front

What is the periodic trend for ionization energy as you move across a period?

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Ionization energy increases as you move from left to right across a period.

Front

What are transition metals known for?

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

Front

What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.