Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic Properties Variation Simulator
Atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity, electron affinity — trends and anomalies explained.
Trends Across Period (→)
Atomic RadiusDecreases (↑ nuclear charge)
Ionization EnergyIncreases (exceptions at Be/B, N/O)
ElectronegativityIncreases (F maximum: 4.0)
Electron AffinityIncreases (Cl highest in practice)
Trends Down Group (↓)
Atomic RadiusIncreases (new electron shells)
Ionization EnergyDecreases (electron shielding)
ElectronegativityDecreases (Cs minimum)
Metallic CharacterIncreases