Graphing Periodic Trends
8. Most of the graphs showed a positive trend. As the x axis (atomic number) increased, the y value also did. However, when the second group for atomic radius was graphed it created a very unique trend. It almost seemed like it was a exponential decay pattern. Other than that, most of the graphs showed positive trends. With the second group the graphs were a little bit more consistent. They formed for of a straight line than the first set.
9. In class we completed the activity Graphing Periodic Trends. This specific activity helped us gain familiarity with the periodic table and how the numbers are related to the ones next to it. There are two sets of numbers. They give you multiple elements and the atomic radius, first ionization, and electronegativity of each one. The first set of elements are the alkali metals which are in the column on all the way to the left of the table. The second set of numbers are third row down on the table. Having these two sets of numbers allows us to explore and discover how the spot on the table corresponds to the element. In this activity, you are required to fill in a chart with information and create a series of graphs that showed the trend in the atomic number and the other property.
10. From completing this project I learned an abundance of information. At first I didn't even know what atomic radius, first ionization and electronegativity even meant and now I am very familiar with all three concepts. I also learned that as the you go down the alkali metals column the ionization and electronegativity tend to increase while the opposite happens when you go across the row. I also discovered that the elements in the row are in sequential order by atomic number. While completing the graphs I learned that sometimes the information forms a straight, or somewhat straight line and other times it creates an entirely unique pattern. Overall I feel this activity helped me learn a lot, but also gain familiarity with certain properties and traits of elements.
9. In class we completed the activity Graphing Periodic Trends. This specific activity helped us gain familiarity with the periodic table and how the numbers are related to the ones next to it. There are two sets of numbers. They give you multiple elements and the atomic radius, first ionization, and electronegativity of each one. The first set of elements are the alkali metals which are in the column on all the way to the left of the table. The second set of numbers are third row down on the table. Having these two sets of numbers allows us to explore and discover how the spot on the table corresponds to the element. In this activity, you are required to fill in a chart with information and create a series of graphs that showed the trend in the atomic number and the other property.
10. From completing this project I learned an abundance of information. At first I didn't even know what atomic radius, first ionization and electronegativity even meant and now I am very familiar with all three concepts. I also learned that as the you go down the alkali metals column the ionization and electronegativity tend to increase while the opposite happens when you go across the row. I also discovered that the elements in the row are in sequential order by atomic number. While completing the graphs I learned that sometimes the information forms a straight, or somewhat straight line and other times it creates an entirely unique pattern. Overall I feel this activity helped me learn a lot, but also gain familiarity with certain properties and traits of elements.