AP Chemistry Review Topics 1.6,1.7 and 1.8

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What is the significance of a PES graph in chemistry?

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A PES (Photoelectron Spectroscopy) graph shows the energy levels of electrons in an atom, helping to determine the element's electronic structure and ionization energies.

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What is ionization energy?

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

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How does atomic radius change across a period in the periodic table?

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Atomic radius decreases across a period due to increased nuclear charge, which pulls the electron cloud closer to the nucleus.

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What happens to atomic radius when moving down a group in the periodic table?

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Atomic radius increases down a group because additional energy levels are added, increasing the distance between the nucleus and the outermost electrons.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons in a chemical bond.

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How do cations compare in size to their parent atoms?

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Cations are always smaller than their parent atoms because they lose one or more electrons, reducing electron-electron repulsion.

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How do anions compare in size to their parent atoms?

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Anions are always larger than their parent atoms because they gain one or more electrons, increasing electron-electron repulsion.

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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 due to increased nuclear charge and decreased atomic radius.

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What is the trend of ionization energy down a group?

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Ionization energy generally decreases down a group due to increased atomic radius and electron shielding.

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What is the relationship between nuclear charge and ionization energy?

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Higher nuclear charge typically leads to higher ionization energy, as the increased positive charge attracts electrons more strongly.