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Subjects / LC Chemistry / Periodic table and atomic structure

Trends in the periodic table

Atomic radius, ionisation energy and electronegativity across periods and down groups.

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Helps to know first: Arrangement of electrons
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Fill the gaps: 1 · Multiple choice: 10 · Select all that apply: 2 · Put in order: 1 · Short answer: 1

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The elements in group 1 are called the metals. Their reactivity down the group.
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Outer electrons are further from the nucleus lower down.

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