Periodic Trends Worksheet
Explore the fundamental periodic trends of elements including atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity, and metallic character.
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Periodic Trends Worksheet
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1. Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radius?
Lithium (Li)
Sodium (Na)
Potassium (K)
Rubidium (Rb)
2. Which trend describes the increase in electronegativity across a period?
Decreased nuclear charge
Increased shielding effect
Increased attraction for electrons
Increased principal energy levels
3. The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom is called its .
4. Elements with high electronegativity values tend to be .
5. Atomic radius generally increases as you move from left to right across a period.
True
False
6. Metallic character decreases down a group in the periodic table.
True
False
7. Explain why ionization energy generally increases across a period.
8. Describe the relationship between atomic radius and metallic character.
Match each periodic trend with its definition.
9. Atomic Radius
a. Energy change when an electron is added to a neutral atom
10. Ionization Energy
b. Ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond
11. Electronegativity
c. Half the distance between the nuclei of two identical atoms bonded together
12. Electron Affinity
d. Energy required to remove the outermost electron from a gaseous atom
Refer to the diagram below to answer the following question.
13. Using the periodic table, identify an element that would have a higher ionization energy than Carbon (C) but a lower electronegativity than Fluorine (F). Justify your answer.