Gater Slayer Quiz

Order the elements from lowest to highest atomic radii Fe, Kr, Mo, Li

Kr, Fe, Mo, Li

Order the elements lowest to highest Fr, F, In

Fr, In, F

All the elements can be categorized as

Metals, nonmetals, metalloids

An atom’s atomic radius ______ when it LOSES an electron, and _________ when it GAINS an electron

Decreases, increases

Why are ions formed

An atom wants 8 valence electrons

Which particles change the charge in atoms ehrn ions are formed?

Electron

An atom becomes a BLANK when it loses electrons

Cation

An atom becomes a BLANK when it gains electrons

Anion

Lithium wants to form

Cation

The attraction that an an atom has for its valence electrons are WHAT for larger atoms

Weaker

Blank gain electrons easily and form anions

Nonmetals

BLANK lose their electrons easily and form cations

Metals