Metals/non-metals etc.
atomic radius
electronegativity
ionization energy
easy questions
100

where are transition metals on the periodic table?

the center 

100

where is the atomic radius greatest?

bottom left 

100

what is the definition of electronegativity?

the tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons 

100

As you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table, what generally happens to ionization energy values?

it increases 

100

what are the 2 exceptions to this rule  

hydrogen and helium 

200

what are the properties on alkali metals?

(must Get at least 4)

excellent conductors, shiny, soft, highly reactive, low melting point 

200
as you go up in a group what tends to happen to the atomic radius?

It tends to get smaller 

200

when you move from left to right what generally happens to the  electronegativity values?

it increases 

200

what's the definition of ionization energy?

the energy needed to remove an electron from an atom in the gaseous state 

200

what year was the periodic table first created?

1869

300

which elements have 8 valence electrons 

noble gases 

300

out of lithium, carbon and calcium which one has the highest atomic radius?

Calcium (Ca)

300

Within a group of the periodic table, how does electronegativity typically change as you go down the group?

it decreases 

300

out of lithium and cesium which has a higher ionization energy?

Lithium 

300

Consider the following chemical reaction:

2A+3B→C+D2A+3B→C+D

You have 4 moles of A and 6 moles of B initially. If the reaction goes to completion:

  1. Determine the limiting reactant.
  2. Calculate the maximum amount of product (in moles) that can be formed.
  3. If the actual yield of C is found to be 2 moles, calculate the percent yield of the reaction.

the percent yield of the reaction is 50%.


400

what family is oxygen in?

non-metals 

400

Explain the relationship between atomic radius and atomic number within a period of the periodic table?

the atomic radius generally decreases as you move from left to right across the period

400

out of ruthenium, silicon, and fluorine which has the highest electronegativity?

fluorine (F) 

400

out of bromine and gold which one has a higher ionization energy?

Bromine (Br)

400

Consider a hypothetical element, Elementium (El), with the following electron configuration in its ground state: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6p⁶ 7s² 5f¹⁴.

  1. Predict the possible oxidation states of Elementium and explain the reasoning behind your predictions.

  2. Based on the electron configuration provided, propose a likely location for Elementium in the periodic table and justify your choice.


Elementium is likely to be placed in the actinide series of the periodic table, possibly in the same group as elements like uranium and thorium. The filled 4�4f, 5�5d, and 6�6s subshells are characteristic of actinides.


500

what family is uranium a part of 

actinoids 

500

which of the noble gas has the highest atomic radius? 

Radon (Rn)

500

Identify an element that does not follow the typical trend in electronegativity within its period or group?

Polonium (Po), Aluminum (Al), Fluorine (F), Oxygen (O)

500

Identify an element that does not follow the typical trend in ionization energy within its period or group? 

(just 1) 

Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Noble Gases, Chromium (Cr), Copper (Cu), Nitrogen (N), Beryllium (Be)

500


Here's a challenging chemistry question that involves multiple concepts and requires critical thinking:

Question:

Consider a hypothetical chemical reaction involving two unknown substances, A and B. The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is:

��+��→��+��aA+bB→cC+dD

  1. Given the initial concentrations of A and B, express the rate of the reaction in terms of the changes in the concentrations of A and B over time (�[�]��dtd[A] and �[�]��dtd[B]).

  2. Derive the rate law for the reaction in terms of the rate constant (�k), the concentrations of A and B, and any other relevant parameters.

  3. If the reaction is determined to be first-order with respect to A and second-order with respect to B, propose a mechanism for the reaction, and explain how the given rate law aligns with the proposed mechanism.

This aligns with the proposed rate law, indicating that the reaction is first-order with respect to A and second-order with respect to B.