Periodic Table KAP Review

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What do representative elements in the same column of the periodic table have in common?

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They have the same number of Valence Electrons.

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Why does atomic radius increase as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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Because you add more quantum energy levels.

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What happens to nuclear charge when moving from top to bottom in a group of the periodic table?

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The nuclear charge increases.

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What characterizes transition metals?

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They exhibit multiple oxidation states.

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What does Mendeleev's periodic law state?

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The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic masses.

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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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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties, revealing trends.

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What is ionization energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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How does electronegativity change in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

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Columns of elements that share similar chemical properties.