Properities of atoms Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
atomic radius
A
the size of an atom (distance from the nucleus to futherest e-)
2
Q
ionic radius
A
the atomic radius but for an ion
3
Q
ionisation energy
A
energy required to take an e- from an atom in it’s gas state
4
Q
electron affinity
A
energy occuring when an atom in gas state gains an e-
5
Q
electro negavity
A
the ability of an atom to attrackt e-
6
Q
electro positivity
A
tendency of an atom to lose e-
7
Q
metallic character
A
the tendency to show properties of a metal
8
Q
non metalic character
A
the tendency of a non metal
