Practice Atomic Size (Atomic Radius) Trends (Qualitative) - 3.5.2 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.5.2 - Atomic Size (Atomic Radius) Trends (Qualitative)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to atomic size as you go down a group?

💡 Hint: Think about the layers of an onion.

Question 2

Easy

Does atomic size increase or decrease across a period?

💡 Hint: Consider how the nucleus behaves as more protons are added.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens to atomic size as you move down a group?

  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Stays the same

💡 Hint: Visualize how each new shell adds size.

Question 2

True or False: Atomic size decreases across a period.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of the nucleus's pull on electrons.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the atomic size trend observed when comparing Potassium (K) and Rubidium (Rb). Why is Rubidium larger?

💡 Hint: Focus on the number of shells each atom has.

Question 2

Using your knowledge of atomic trends, predict how the atomic radius of Chlorine (Cl) compares with that of Oxygen (O) and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Consider how many shells and the nuclear charge factored in their sizes.

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