The Architecture of Matter · Atomic Structure
Periodic Trends
Analysis of the periodic table's organization based on atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity.
Key Questions
- 1How does the effective nuclear charge determine 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-PS1-1
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: The Architecture of Matter
Period: Atomic Structure
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