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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is how good an atom is at attracting electrons.

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Which element is a metalloid?

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Arsenic (As) is a metalloid.

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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 characterizes noble gases?

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Noble gases are characterized by having a full valence shell of electrons.

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Order the following elements by increasing ionization energy: Tungsten, Ruthenium, Cobalt.

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The order is Tungsten, Ruthenium, Cobalt.

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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.

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What trend is observed in electronegativity across a period?

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Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right.

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What trend is observed in electronegativity down a group?

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Electronegativity decreases down a group.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is the significance of a full valence shell?

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A full valence shell indicates stability and low reactivity in elements.