Periodic Table Trends

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What is Electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons.

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What is a proton?

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The positively charged subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom.

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What happens to the number of valence electrons as you move from left to right on the periodic table?

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The number of valence electrons increases.

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In which group of the periodic table would you find elements that are not reactive?

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Group 18 (Noble gases).

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What is the correct Lewis Dot Structure for Boron?

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Yes, it is correct.

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What is Atomic Radii?

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The distance from the nucleus of an atom to the outermost shell of electrons.

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What is Ionization Energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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What is Electron Affinity?

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The amount of energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom.

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What is the Oxidation Number?

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The charge of an atom in a compound, indicating the number of electrons lost or gained.

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What are Valence Electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.