Periodic Table Trends: Practice Quiz

Ten questions pulled at random. Regenerate any time for a fresh set.

1. 1. A cation compared with its neutral atom is:

   LargerSmallerAlways neutralThe same size

2. 2. Metallic character across a period (left to right):

   IncreasesDecreasesStays the sameDoubles

3. 3. Atomic radius down a group:

   Stays the sameIncreasesDecreasesDepends on charge

4. 4. Which atom is largest?

   KRbNaLi

5. 5. Effective nuclear charge across a period:

   DecreasesReversesStays constantIncreases

6. 6. An anion compared with its neutral atom is:

   LargerAlways a metalThe same sizeSmaller

7. 7. Ionization energy down a group:

   IncreasesDecreasesStays constantBecomes negative

8. 8. Which element has the highest electronegativity?

   NClOF

9. 9. Electronegativity across a period:

   IncreasesDrops to zeroStays the sameDecreases

10. 10. Atomic radius across a period (left to right):

    IncreasesDoublesDecreasesStays the same