WASSCE Chemistry · Foundations & Atomic Theory
The Periodic Table and Periodicity
Groups, periods, and trends in atomic radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity, and metallic character.
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Across the topic: 8 sections · 3 worked examples · 2 diagrams
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2 lessons · 14 min
- 1The periodic table: development, groups, periods and blocks7 minFree7 minFree
2 worked examples · 1 diagram
- 2Periodic trends: size, ionisation energy and electronegativity7 min Plan7 min Plan
- Two driving forces
- Atomic and ionic radius
- Ionisation energy
- Electron affinity and electronegativity
- Metallic character and reactivity
1 worked example · 1 diagram
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