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 Globe with Meridians

Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

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Atom Symbol

Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

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Fire

Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

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Rocket

Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

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Test Tube

Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?

Ever played with a puzzle? The periodic table is like nature&rsquo;s puzzle where each piece (element) fits perfectly. The reason they fit so neatly? Electron structure! 🚀

<ul>
	<li>Periodicity is the superhero name for studying trends in the periodic table. Think of it like patterns you&#39;d notice in a kaleidoscope!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>As we move around the periodic table, we can spot trends in:
	<ul>
		<li>Atomic radius (size of the atom)</li>
		<li>Ionic radius (size of ions)</li>
		<li>Ionization energy (energy needed to remove an electron)</li>
		<li>Electron affinity (how much atoms want extra electrons)</li>
		<li>Electronegativity (how greedy an atom is for electrons)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: It&#39;s like noticing how ice creams get bigger in size as we move from small cones to large waffle cones, or how the flavor intensity might change!

<ul>
	<li>If you fancy some arts &amp; crafts, grab your data booklet&#39;s sections 9 &amp; 10! You can plot these values and see the trends visually.</li>
</ul>

Across a Period (from red to blue)

<ul>
	<li>Atomic size shrinks like your favorite jeans after a wash!</li>
	<li>Why? With each step, there&#39;s an extra proton, making the nucleus more powerful and pulling electrons closer.</li>
	<li>No extra shielding means no defense from this nuclear pull!</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: It&#39;s like adding stronger magnets to a chain; each new magnet pulls the chain tighter.

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Down a Group (like with those alkali metals, those red dots)

<ul>
	<li>Atomic size increases, like a balloon filling up with air!</li>
	<li>While we&#39;re adding more protons, these valence electrons (outer electrons) are in higher energy levels. So, they&#39;re kind of far and get shielded by many inside electron layers.</li>
	<li>It&#39;s like being on the 10th floor of a building and not hearing the street noise because of all the floors below!</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Imagine a superstar (valence electron) surrounded by bodyguards (inner electrons). The further away fans (nucleus) are, the less they can cheer or interact with the superstar. This diminished attraction or &#39;distant cheering&#39; is the effective nuclear charge.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Elements in the periodic table are arranged by electron structure.</li>
	<li>By studying trends (periodicity), we can predict element behavior.</li>
	<li>As we move left to right in a period, atoms shrink because of a stronger nuclear pull.</li>
	<li>Going down a group? Atoms get larger as valence electrons are shielded by many other electrons.</li>
	<li>Effective nuclear charge is like the diluted power of the nucleus, felt by an outer electron.</li>
</ul>

Stay Curious, Stay Fiery! 🔥

Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

Unraveling Periodic Table Trends: Dive Into Periodicity

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Periodicity - what's the hype? 🌈

Key term - periodicity💥

Observe those trends!🔍

Graphing these trends📊

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Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

Unraveling Periodic Table Trends: Dive Into Periodicity

Table of content

Periodicity - what's the hype? 🌈

Key term - periodicity💥

Observe those trends!🔍

Graphing these trends📊

Unlock the Full Content!