2 - The Structure of the Periodic Table
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Practice Questions
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What is a period in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Think about how elements are arranged from left to right.
How many groups are in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Count the vertical columns in the table.
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What does the periodic table organize elements by?
💡 Hint: Remember what defines an element's position in the table.
True or False: Electronegativity decreases across a period.
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms attract electrons.
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Consider an element located in Group 2, Period 5 of the periodic table. Predict its reactivity and explain why.
💡 Hint: Think about the trends in reactivity for alkaline earth metals.
Compare and contrast the ionization energy of chlorine and sulfur, providing a reason based on their position in the periodic table.
💡 Hint: Refer to the factors of atomic structure that impact ionization energy.
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