Periodic Table Trends Flashcards
0
Q
As you move down a family, IE ________.
As you move across a period, IE ________.
A
Decreases; increases
1
Q
“Ionization energy”
A
the energy required to remove an electron from its valence shell
2
Q
“Electronegativity”
A
an atom’s willingness to attract electrons to itself
3
Q
As you move down a family, E ________.
As you move across a period, E ________.
A
Decreases; increases
4
Q
“Atomic radius”
A
the distance from the nucleus of an atom to its valence electrons
5
Q
As you move down a family, AR ________.
As you move across a period, AR ________.
A
Increases; decreases
