Chemistry Final Exam Review Pt. 2

Front

What is the next atomic orbital in the series 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p?

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4s

Front

To what category of elements does an element belong if it is a poor conductor of electricity?

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nonmetals

Front

Elements that are characterized by the filling of p orbitals are classified as ____.

Back

groups 3A through 8A

Front

Which of the following statements correctly compares the relative size of an ion to its neutral atom?

Back

The radius of an anion is greater than the radius of its neutral atom.

Front

How does atomic radius change from top to bottom in a group in the periodic table?

Back

It tends to increase.

Front

What is the definition of an atomic orbital?

Back

An atomic orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons.

Front

What is the general trend of ionization energy across a period in the periodic table?

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Ionization energy tends to increase across a period.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What are metalloids and where are they located on the periodic table?

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Metalloids are elements with properties of both metals and nonmetals, located along the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in chemistry?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.