groups and periods Flashcards
1
Q
down a group
A
electronegativity decreases (shells increase)
ionisation energy decreases ( shells increase)
atomic radius increase ( shells )
core charge remains constant
2
Q
across a period
A
electronegativity increases (core charge increases)
ionisation increases ( core charge increase more strongly attracted to nuclear)
atomic radius decreases (core charge increases pulling electrons in closer)
core charge increase