Periodicity 3.1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to Atomic Radius across a period?
A
It decreases
2
Q
Why doe the Atomic Radius change across a period?
A
The number of protons and electron increase
Creating a greater attraction
Shortening the atomic radius
3
Q
Why does the Ionization energy change across a period?
A
The greater charge of both the shells and nucleus
Different sub-shells are used to store electron at groups 1 and 3