C3 - The Modern Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What do elements in the same group have?
A
The same number of electrons in their outer shell.
2
Q
What is the group number equal to on the Periodic Table?
A
The number of electrons in the outer shell.
3
Q
What happens as an electron is further away from the nucleus?
A
There is less attraction.
4
Q
What happens to the attraction of the nucleus when there are lots of inner electrons?
A
The electrons shield the charge.
5
Q
What is the modern periodic table based on?
A
Electronic structure.
