10. Periodic Properties of the Elements

Between which two elements is the difference in electronegativity the greatest?

As we move across the periodic table in a row, the electronegativity ____________.

What term refers to the separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions?

What is the tendency of an atom to attract a pair of electrons that will bond?

What trend in electronegativity do you see as you go down a group/family on the periodic table?

What trend in electronegativity do you see as you go down a group/family on the periodic table

What happens to electronegativity as it goes across a row, or period, in the periodic table?

As you move across a period from left to right the electronegativity of an element will

As you move down a group/family does the electronegativity increase or decrease?

An atom's ______ is a measure of its ability to attract electrons.

Arrange the following elements in order of decreasing electronegativity: P, Na, N, Al