Keeping up with the Trends
Atomic radius does this when moving left to right across the period table.
Decrease
Elements in the d-block of the periodic table are known as this?
Transition metals
The periodic table group number for the akali metals.
Group 1 or IA
Which groups of the Periodic Table are known as the Representative Elements?
Groups IA-VIIIA (or 1-2 and 13-18)
In what foreign country did Mwalimu live for twelve years? (2012-2024)
Ethiopia
This is an atom's tendency to attract shared electrons when bonded to another atom
Electronegativity
What does the Periodic Law state?
Elements will show a repeating pattern of properties if arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
This indicator remains clear in acidic solution, but turns bright pink when in a basic alkaline solution.
Phenolpthalein
This most stable of group of elements is characterized by full s and p orbitals as their highest primary energy level.
Noble gases
How many children does Mwalimu have?
Four (Nathan -10th grade, Isaiah-8th grade, Anna-5th grade, Phoebe- Pre-K)
Which would have a larger radius, a neutral Phosphorus atom or its anion?
The anion (P-3)
What is the group number for elements that form Halide ions? HINT - Halogens form halides!
Group 17 or VIIA
Cesium
The electron configuration of Alkali Metals always ends with this letter/number combination?
s1
How many times did Mwalimu win Outstanding Science Student of the Year in high school and college?
Four (1995, 1996, 1997, 2000)
The largest jump in ionization energy for Aluminum would be between which two of its electrons?
Between the third and fourth electrons.
Elements with a partially-filled f-block in its electron configuration are known as this kind of metal?
Inner transition metal
This akaline earth metal produces a bright white light when combusted with oxygen and has been used in photographic flash bulbs.
Magnesium
Which of the alkaline earth metals would have the highest electronegativity?
Berylllium
Which of the following has Mwalimu never done?: Scuba Dive, Juggle, Fly Fish, Snow Ski
Scuba Dive (but I have gone snorkeling!)
By definition, an atom must be in this state and have this charge when measuring electron affinity.
Neutral, gaseous atom
What is the charge of a Cadmium ion when it has a pseudo-noble gas electron configuration?
Cd+2
The reaction product of calcium metal in water which turns phenolpthalein pink.
Calcium Hydroxide - Ca(OH)2
What is the special name for the periodic group of elements containing Oxygen?
Chalcogens
How many languages has Mwalimu studied over the course of his life?
Seven (English, French, Spanish, Swahili, Greek, Hebrew, and Amharic)