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Pre Ap Chemistry, Periodic Trends

In this activity you will investigate several periodic trends, including atomic radius, ionization
energy and ionic radius. Through the use of simulations you will have the opportunity to
examine atomic data as well as visually compare and interact with select elements from the
periodic table. Use the simulation Periodic Trends : Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius &
Ionic Radius to further explore this topic.

In the simulation Periodic Trends: Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, & Ionic Radius you will
examine the formation of an anion as well as compare the atomic radius of a neutral atom
to the ionic radius of its anion.

The Periodic Trends are Influenced by three factors:


1. Energy Level
q Higher energy level is further away from the nucleus. The valence electron is
further away from the attraction of the nucleus.
2. Charge on nucleus (# protons)
q More charge pulls electrons in closer.
3. Shielding effect
q Inner shell electrons block the attraction of the valence electron by the
nucleus.

Part 1. Atomic Radius

Q 1. As you go down along a group, what happens to the atomic radius? Explain why. Compare
hydrogen (H) and lithium (Li) in group 1 and helium (He) and neon (Ne) in group 18.

Trend:

Explanation:

Q 2. As you go from left to right in a period, what happens to the atomic radius? Explain why.
Compare hydrogen (H) and helium (He) from period 1, then try comparing lithium (Li) and
neon (Ne) from period 2.

Trend:

Explanation:

Part 2 Ionization Energy

Q 3. Define ionization energy.

Q 4. What does a high ionization energy mean as compared to a low one?

Q 5. Why is the third ionization energy higher than the second ionization energy, and the second
ionization energy higher than the first ionization energy?
Q 6. Periodic Trends : Ionization Energy, Atomic Radius & Ionic Radius
Compare sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl). Try to pull a valence electron from each atom. Which
element is losing electrons more easily? What kind of ion will it form?

Q 7. Periodic Trends: Electron Affinity, Atomic Radius, & Ionic Radius


Compare sodium (Na) and bromine (Br). Try to add free electrons to the last shell of each
element. Which element is gaining electrons more easily? What kind of ion will it form?

Q 8. What is the trend in ionization energy as you go down a group? Explain the trend.

Trend:

Explanation:

Q 9. What is the trend in ionization energy as you go across a period? Explain the trend.

Trend:

Explanation:

Part 3 Ionic Radius

Q 10. Trends in Ionic Size.


Select an atom and convert it to an ion by either removing an electron or adding an electron.

Metal: As the atom becomes an ion, does the radius get smaller or larger? Explain why.

Nonmetal: As the atom becomes an ion, does the radius get smaller or larger? Explain why.

Q 11. What happens to ionic radii as you move left to right across a period?

Trend:

Q 12. What happens to ionic radii as you move down a group?

Trend:

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