Periodicity of Period 3 Elements
Students will examine the variations in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electrical conductivity across Period 3. They will also study the reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen, chlorine, and water.
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Students will examine the variations in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electrical conductivity across Period 3. They will also study the reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen, chlorine, and water.
Key Questions
- Why does atomic radius decrease across Period 3?
- How do the acid-base properties of Period 3 oxides change across the period?
- What explains the variation in melting points among Period 3 elements?
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