Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 3: Periodic Trends

Self Check Quizzes

1
Atoms with large ionization energy values are __________.

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A)more likely to form positive ions
B)less likely to form positive ions
C)most likely to lose their outer electrons
D)lacking valence electrons
2
Which of the following elements is most likely to form a negatively-charged ion?
A)I
B)Br
C)Cl
D)F
3
Which of the following is an ion?
A)O2-
B)C
C)HCl
D)lithium-3
4
Where would you expect to find the smallest atoms?

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A)upper left
B)upper right
C)lower left
D)lower right
5
Why are the ionic radii generally larger for group 15 than for group 17?

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A)Atoms in group 15 are larger than atoms in group 17.
B)Atoms in group 15 have more protons than atoms in group 17
C)Ions forming from group 15 atoms have a greater negative charge than ions forming from group 17 atoms.
D)Atoms in group 15 are less likely to lose electrons than atoms in group 17.
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