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Valence electrons

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The outer electrons of an atom, which are those involved in chemical bonding

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Effective nuclear charge

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nuclear charge felt by an electron when both the actual nuclear charge (Z) and the repulsive effects (shielding, sigma) of the other electrons are taken into account.

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Atomic radius

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One-half the distance between the two nuclei in two adjacent metal atoms

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Ionic radius

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The radius of an anion or cation

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Ionization energy

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The minimum energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground state

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