Periodicity

Edexcel AS-level ChemistryThe Periodic TableLesson 2 of 6

Periodicity is the repeating trend in the properties of the elements across a period

These include electron configuration, ionisation energy, structure and melting points.

Down a group the nuclear charge increases and there is an increase in shielding and an increased distance from nucleus due to the additional shells.

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