10. Periodic Properties of the Elements

Which of the following best describes how atomic radius changes within a group and across a period in the periodic table?

Which of the following atoms has the smallest atomic radius?

How does the atomic radius of an atom affect its ability to hold on to its valence electrons?

Atomic radius generally increases as we move in which direction on the periodic table?

As you move from left to right across a period (row) on the periodic table, what happens to the atomic radius of the elements?

Why does atomic radius generally increase as you move down a group in the periodic table?

If the atomic radius of aluminum is 0.143 nm, which element is expected to have a smaller atomic radius than aluminum?

Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic radius?

Which of the following species has the largest atomic or ionic radius?

Which of the following atoms has the smallest atomic radius?

Rank the following elements in order of decreasing atomic radius: Na, Mg, Al, Si.

Which of the following atoms has the largest atomic radius?

Which of the following best explains why atomic radii decrease as you move across a period from left to right in the periodic table?

How does increased electron shielding affect atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

How does atomic radius change as you move down a group in the periodic table?