Periodic Trends Flashcards
Specific patterns that are present in the periodic table which illustrates different aspects of the elements
Periodic Trends
Go Across: Radius Decreases
Go Down: Radius Increases
Atomic Radius (Size)
Increases Down and to the Left
Atomic Radius (Size)
Add Electrons to an Atom: Radius Increases
Remove Electrons from Atom: Radius Decreases
Ionic Radius
The energy required to remove an electron
Ionization Energy
Go Across: Energy Increases
Go Down: Energy Decreases
Ionization Energy
The ability of an atom to attract an electron
Electronegativity
Go Across: Electronegativity Increases
Go Down: Electronegativity Decreases
Electronegativity
Increases Up and to the Right
Ionic Radius
Ionization Energy
Electronegativity
Group 1:
Alkali Metals
Group 2:
Alkaline Earth Metals
Group 3-12:
Transition Metals
Elements 57-71
Lanthanides
Elements 89-103:
Actinides
Group 17:
Halogens
