Independent Study 2 – Periodic Table Trends
Examine the following terms/properties:
1) Atomic Radius
6) Ionic radius
2) Shielding
7) Electronegativity
3) Effective Nuclear Charge
8) Reactivity
4) Ionization Energy (first, second …)
9) Metallic Character
5) Electron Affinity
10) Non-metallic Character
In your own words, please
a) define the term (1.5 pts)
b) identify and explain the trend (increase/decrease/remains the same)
i) within a group (1 pt - 0.5 pt trend, 0.5 pt explanation)
ii) within a period (1 pt - 0.5 pt trend, 0.5 pt explanation)
c) provide examples of each trend (0.25 pt group trend example, 0.25 pt period trend example)
Complete all above and answer questions handed out in the class on Friday. Please note: Not all
properties have additional questions.