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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What is an atomic number?

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The atomic number is a unique number for each element that equals the number of protons in an atom of that element.

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Which element has a full valence shell with only two electrons?

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Helium (He) has a full valence shell with two electrons.

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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 than arsenic (As)?

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Carbon (C) has a greater electronegativity than arsenic (As).

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What is the trend in atomic radius across a period?

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The atomic radius decreases across a period from left to right due to increasing nuclear charge.

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Which element in Period 2 has the greatest atomic radius?

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Lithium (Li) has the greatest atomic radius in Period 2.

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What happens to electronegativity as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity generally decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

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What is the relationship between atomic radius and electronegativity?

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Atoms with smaller atomic radii tend to have higher electronegativity because the nucleus can attract bonding electrons more effectively.

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What is a valence shell?

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The valence shell is the outermost shell of an atom that contains the valence electrons.