Concrete definitions Flashcards
1
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Orbital
A
the circle around the electrons
2
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subshell
A
area within an energy level where you can find orbitals
3
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Atomic radius
A
The atomic radius is defined as the distance from the centre of an atom to the outer edge.
4
Q
effective nuclear charge
A
the attraction an outermost electron experiences because of the positive nuclear charge
5
Q
electronegativity
A
ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond
6
Q
Electron affinity
A
energy change that occurs when one mole of electrons is added to one mole of gaseous atoms.
for why, ask soloman
7
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Nuclear charge
A
total charge of nucleus aka number of protons
8
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effective nuclear charge
A
net charge that an outermost shell electron experiences due to positively charged nucleus
