Periodic Trends

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What is a positively-charged ion which forms when an atom loses electrons?

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Cation

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Electronegativity is...

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how good an atom is at attracting electrons.

Front

Which has the higher electronegativity: H or F?

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F

Front

Based on electronegativity trends in the periodic table, which of the following is the most likely value for the electronegativity of silicon?

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2.03

Front

Atoms that have a high electronegativity, _______________.

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hold on to their electrons more tightly.

Front

What is the trend of electronegativity across a period in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period.

Front

What is the trend of electronegativity down a group in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity decreases down a group.

Front

Define ionization energy.

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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What is the relationship between ionization energy and electronegativity?

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Elements with high electronegativity typically have high ionization energy.

Front

What is a negatively-charged ion which forms when an atom gains electrons?

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Anion