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What is Ionization Energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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How does Ionization Energy change across a period?

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Ionization energy increases as you move from left to right across a period.

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How does Ionization Energy change down a group?

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Ionization energy decreases as you move down a group.

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What is Atomic Radius?

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The distance from the center of the nucleus to the 'edge' of the electron cloud.

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How does Atomic Radius change across a period?

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Atomic radius decreases as you move from left to right across a period.

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How does Atomic Radius change down a group?

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Atomic radius increases as you move down a group.

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What is Electronegativity?

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A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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How does Electronegativity change across a period?

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Electronegativity increases as you move from left to right across a period.

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How does Electronegativity change down a group?

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Electronegativity decreases as you move down a group.

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Which element has a greater atomic radius: Mg or P?

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Magnesium (Mg) has a greater atomic radius than Phosphorus (P).