Periodic Trends Review

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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Which element has a greater electronegativity: Nitrogen (N) or Carbon (C)?

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Nitrogen (N) has a greater electronegativity than Carbon (C).

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What is the atomic radius?

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The atomic radius is the distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost shell of electrons.

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Which element has the largest atomic radius in Group 18?

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Radon (Rn) has the largest atomic radius in Group 18.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is ionization energy?

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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.

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Which element has the lowest electronegativity in Period 3?

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Sodium (Na) has the lowest electronegativity in Period 3.

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What is the trend of electronegativity across a period?

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Electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right.

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What is the trend of atomic radius down a group?

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The atomic radius generally increases down a group due to the addition of electron shells.

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What is the trend of ionization energy across a period?

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Ionization energy generally increases across a period from left to right.