Periodic table trends Flashcards
1
Q
Core charge
A
(group number)
Increases across, constant down
Group 18 has most
2
Q
Atomic radius
A
Decreases across, increases down
Francium has most
3
Q
Electronegativity
A
Increases across, decreases down
Most is Flourine (FONCl)
4
Q
Metallic character
A
Decreases across, increases down.
Francium has most
5
Q
Non-metallic character
A
Increases across, decreases down
Most is Helium
6
Q
First ionization energy
A
Increases across, decreases down
Most is Helium
7
Q
Reactivity
A
Increases toward left and right, decreases towards middle