Chapter 6 Exam CP

Front

As you move across the periodic table, what happens to electronegativity?

Back

Electronegativity increases.

Front

What are the horizontal rows of the periodic table called?

Back

Periods.

Front

How many groups are there in the periodic table?

Back

18.

Front

What is Ionization Energy (I.E)?

Back

The amount of energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom.

Front

What does the statement 'The more electrons gained, the bigger the ion becomes' describe?

Back

Anions.

Front

What is the trend of atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

Back

The atomic radius increases.

Front

What is the trend of ionization energy as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Ionization energy increases.

Front

What is the definition of an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

Front

What is the definition of a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.

Front

What is the relationship between electronegativity and ionization energy?

Back

Generally, as electronegativity increases, ionization energy also increases.