section 4.5—periodicity objectives: define periodic trend use periodic trends in atomic radius,...
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Section 4.5—Periodicity
Objectives:•Define periodic trend•Use periodic trends in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity to organize elements
•Periodicity is the presence of a predictable pattern in the properties of elements.•If the properties of an element change in a predictable way, we call it a “trend”. •In the periodic table, there are trends observed within a group (from top to bottom) and across a period (from left to right).• Note that there are some exceptions to these periodic trends!!
Periodic Trends
Trend 1: Atomic Radii
Periodic Trends
Atomic radius is defined as half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are chemically bonded together.
Atomic radius is a measure of atomic size.
Distance between nuclei
Atomic radius of atom
Atomic Radii Trends
Period Trend:
Decreases
Group Trend:
Increases
Moving left to right, the number of protons, neutrons and electrons all increase.
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Lithium atom Beryllium atom
As the # of protons/electrons increase, the attraction between the positive nucleus and negative electron cloud increases. This attraction “pulls” in on the electrons.
Radius decreases
Why do atomic radii decrease across a period?
Protons, neutrons and electrons are also added as you move down a group.
Move down the periodic table
Lithium atom
Sodium atom
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Why do atomic radii increase down a group?
However, the electrons are added in newenergy levels. The inner electrons act like a “shield” for the outer electrons, so they do not feel the pull of the nucleus so strongly.
Trend 2: Ionization Energy
What is Ionization Energy?
•An ion is a particle that has a positive or negative charge. •It got this charge when the particle lost electrons (it becomes positively-charged +) or gained electrons (it becomes negatively-charged -)•The energy that is needed to remove ONE of the outermost electrons is called the ionization energy.
Ionization Energy Trends
Period Trend: INCREASES
Group Trend: DECREASES
Recall that, as you move left to right across a period, the radius of the atom decreases.
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Lithium atom Beryllium atom
When an atom is smaller, the electrons are closer to the nucleus, and therefore feel the pull more strongly. It is harder to pull electrons away from the atom.
Radius decreases
IE increases
Why does Ionization Energy increase across a period?
Why does ionization energy decrease down a group?
Recall that, as you move down a group, the radius increases.
Move down the periodic table
Lithium atom
As the outer electrons are farther from the nucleus, they will feel the “pull” of the nucleus less. It is easier to remove them from the atom.
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Sodium atom
Trend #3: Electron Affinity
What is Electron Affinity?
•Recall that to form negative ions, an atom gains electrons.•The energy released when an electron is added to an atom is called the electron affinity.
Electron Affinity Trends
Period Trend: Increases
Group Trend: Decreases
Why does Electron Affinity increase across a period?
Again, recall that atomic radius decreases as you move across a period.
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Recall that in smaller atoms, the electrons feel the pull of the protons more strongly. Such an atom can handle an extra electron more easily as it can be more “controlled” by the closer nucleus.
Radius decreases
EA increases
Why does electron affinity decrease down a group?
As you move down a group, the radius increases.
Move down the periodic table
Lithium atom
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Sodium atom
As the size of the atom increases, the outer electrons feel the “pull” of the nucleus less and less. A larger atom is less able to “control” a new electron added.
Ionic Charge & Radii
Review
There are 2 kinds of charged particles.
A cation is positively charged ion. It results from an atom losing electrons.
An anion is a negatively charged ion. It results from an atom gaining electrons.
Ionic Radii—Cations
Since atoms lose electrons to create cations, the atom ends up having more protons than electrons. Each proton, therefore, has a greater pull on each electron. A cation is smaller than its parent atom!
Creating a cation, losing electrons
Lithium atom Li+ ion
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Ionic Radii—Anions
Since atoms gain electrons to create negative ions, the atom ends up having more electrons than protons. In this case, each proton has a weaker pull on each electron. An anion is bigger than it parent atom.
Creating an anion, gaining electrons
Oxygen atom O2- ion
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Let’s Practice
Example:List Li, Cs and K in order of
increasing
Atomic radii
Ionization Energy
Electron Affinity
Example:List Li, N and C in order of
increasing
Atomic radii
Ionization Energy
Electron Affinity
Let’s Practice
Example:List Li, Cs and K in order of
increasing
Atomic radii
Ionization Energy
Electron Affinity
Example:List Li, N and C in order of
increasing
Atomic radii
Ionization Energy
Electron Affinity
Li, K, Cs
Cs, K, Li
Cs, K, Li
N, C, Li
Li, C, N
Li, C, N