Periodic Table Trends Flashcards
1
Q
Size of the atoms?
A
Largest towards left bottom, smallest towards upper right.
2
Q
Electron Affinity?
A
Greatest towards upper right, least towards lower left.
3
Q
Ionization Energy?
A
Largest at upper right, lowest at lower left.
4
Q
Electronegativity?
A
Greatest towards upper right, lowest toward lower left.
5
Q
Activity as a metal?
A
Greatest at lower left, nonmetal at upper right.
6
Q
Density?
A
Greatest towards middle, Fe to Pb.
7
Q
1A?
A
Alkali Metals (Tend to be base, tend to form strong bases.)
8
Q
2A?
A
Alkali Earth Metals.
9
Q
3A?, 4a?, 5A?, 6A?
A
Boron, Carbon, etc.
10
Q
7A?
A
Halogens
11
Q
8A?
A
Inert or Noble gases.
