Periodic Trends Flashcards
1
Q
What is the trend of Atomic Radius
A
Increases going down
Increases going left
2
Q
What is the periodic trend of Ionization Energy
A
Increases going up
Increases going right
3
Q
What is the periodic trend of Electronegativity
A
Increases going up
Increases going right
(stops at Flourine)
4
Q
What is the periodic trend of Reactivity
A
Increases going down (alkaline metals)
Increases going down (halogens)
5
Q
What is important about Ionization Energy
A
The higher the shielding effect the lower the Ionization Energy