DE_CHEM_2.5_Periodic Trends

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16 questions
Pre Assessment/Background Knowledge
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What do I already know about periodic trends?

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What is an atom?

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If you combine elements into other substances, the properties of these substances are always the same as the base elements.

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Which of the following elements DO NOT have an atomic symbol that matches with the first letter of that element?

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Scientists have observed that atoms in families share the same _______.
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What is one characteristic that makes gold so valued for jewelry over metals like nickel and copper?

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Select the statements that are considered true.

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Using the periodic table, explain why rubidium (Rb) has higher ionization energy than cesium (Cs).

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Using calcium’s atomic structure, as shown in the image, what is this element’s atomic number?

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Draggable itemCorresponding Item
electron(s)
found in a cloud that orbits an atom's nucleus
nucleus
subatomic particles that has a positive charge
proton(s)
subatomic particles that has no charge
atomic number
equal to the number of protons
neutron(s)
made up of protons and neutrons
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If a neutral atom of Gallium (atomic number 31) has 39 neutrons in its atomic nucleus, which of the following statements are true?

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The reactivity of metals tends to decrease from __________ to __________ across the periodic table. The reactivity of metals also tends to increase as you move __________ within a group.
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Why does the size of the atom (atomic radius) decrease as you move left to right on the periodic table?

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As you move from left to right in the periodic table, what trend do we see in regard to the density of metals?

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How does reactivity change as you move through the periodic table.
Other Answer Choices:
Reactivity Decreases
Reactivity Increases
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Which element is the most reactive with water?