Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table · Atomic Structure
Periodic Trends
Analyzing patterns in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity across the periodic table.
Key Questions
- 1How does the effective nuclear charge influence the size of an atom?
- 2Why do elements in the same group exhibit similar chemical properties?
- 3How can we predict the reactivity of an unknown element based on its position in the table?
Common Core State Standards
HS-PS1-1HS-PS1-2
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Period: Atomic Structure
Suggested Methodologies
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