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Which statement about the atomic radius is true?
Which statement about the atomic radius is true?
The number of valence electrons decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table.
The number of valence electrons decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table.
False
What element has 4 energy levels and 7 valence electrons?
What element has 4 energy levels and 7 valence electrons?
Bromine
As you move from top to bottom in a group, the number of ______ increases.
As you move from top to bottom in a group, the number of ______ increases.
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Match the following elements with their number of shielding electrons:
Match the following elements with their number of shielding electrons:
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Study Notes
Periodic Law
- Periodic Law states that when elements are arranged by increasing atomic number, elements with similar properties repeat at regular intervals.
Determining Elements
- Elements are organized into families based on similar properties.
- Valence electrons determine the properties of an element.
- Number of energy levels and valence electrons help identify an element and its placement.
Valence and Shielding Electrons
- Valence electrons are the outermost electrons involved in bonding.
- Shielding electrons are inner electrons that shield the valence electrons from the positive charge of protons in the nucleus.
- The number of shielding electrons equals the total number of electrons minus the number of valence electrons.
Atomic Radius Trends
- Atomic radius increases moving down a group (top to bottom) in the periodic table.
- Atomic radius decreases moving across a period (left to right).
Valence Electron Trends
- The number of valence electrons does not change moving down a group.
- The number of valence electrons increases generally moving across a period.
Energy Levels Trends
- The number of energy levels increases moving down a group.
- The number of energy levels remains unchanged moving across a period.
Atomic Radius Example (F vs Cl)
- Fluorine (F) has a smaller atomic radius than Chlorine (Cl).
- This is because fluorine has fewer energy levels, which results in a smaller overall size.
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Description
Explore the concepts of periodic law, the arrangement of elements by atomic number, and how families of elements relate based on their properties. This quiz covers topics like valence electrons, shielding electrons, and atomic radius trends, enhancing your understanding of atomic structure.
